Senior Backend Developer | Payments (Porto/Lisbon)

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 
 
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the dynamic world of payments? Join our innovative team as a Backend Developer and play a key role in shaping the future of financial technology. We are embarking on an exciting new project, and we need talented and passionate developers like you to help us bring this vision to life.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals in an international environment, working alongside team members based in both Paris and Porto. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to design and implement robust, scalable solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where creativity and collaboration are encouraged, and your contributions will directly influence the success of our project.

If you are a motivated individual with a strong hands on experience with GCP solutions, and a desire to be part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore this opportunity and join us in redefining the future of payments!

Main Responsibilities:

· Design and develop cloud-native applications using GCP services

· Implement scalable and secure cloud solutions

· Integrate APIs and ensure seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements

· Deploy and manage applications using CI/CD pipelines

· Monitor and optimize application performance on GCP

· Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards

· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

· Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in cloud environments

· Stay updated with the latest GCP features and best practices

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

· 5+ years of experience in cloud development, preferably with GCP

· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Java

· Experience with GCP services like Compute Engine, App Engine, and BigQuery

· Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

· Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Cloud Build

· Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

· GCP certification is a plus

Other Requirements:

· Good level of English - minimum B2 (mandatory); French is a plus;

· Availability to come to the office 2 days per week (mandatory but flexible);

· Knowledge in agile methodologies and tools (Scrum/Kanban, Jira) (nice to have);

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

· A real passion for learning, doing things better and helping others – and an ability to turn ideas into reality

· Availability to travel abroad for short periods of time, as required

· Team spirit, client-oriented and good analytics skills

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.