Here at Mindera, we are continuously building a fantastic team and would love for you to join us.We're looking for experienced Kotlin/Java Backend Developers with a passion for solving complex problems. As part of our team, you will work in an Agile and collaborative environment, taking ownership of the technical aspects of development, and building high-quality software systems.You will use your expertise in Kotlin or Java (if eager to work with Kotlin) to design and implement robust and scalable backend solutions. You will contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to design, coding, testing, and deployment.At Mindera, we value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to work with talented individuals, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the growth and success of the team.If you thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, then Mindera is the perfect place for you.
RequirementsMust have:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, specializing in Java backend
- Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
- Proven expertise with Terraform
- Strong experience in unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD, Shift-Left)
- Mastery of Git and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Kafka and distributed systems
- Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes
- Expertise in GraphQL Federation
- Proficient in Azure Cloud environments
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Fluent in English
- Experience with Spring Boot and other backend frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile development processes
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible working hours
- Training & conferences, create your own training plan
- Work with large scale systems powering global businesses;
Most of all You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together in a politics-free environment. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. Freedom and Responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy.
About Mindera
At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.
Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera.
We partner with our clients, to understand their products and deliver high-performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world.
You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together.
Our culture reflects our lean and self management attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication.
We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.
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Our offices are located: Porto, Portugal | Aveiro, Portugal | Coimbra, Portugal | Leicester, UK | San Diego, USA | San Francisco, USA | Chennai, India | Bengaluru, India | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Blumenau, Brazil | Casablanca, Morocco | Australia
Skills Required
- 8+ years hands-on experience in software development specializing in Java backend
- Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
- Proven expertise with Terraform
- Strong experience in unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD, Shift-Left)
- Mastery of Git and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Kafka and distributed systems
- Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes
- Expertise in GraphQL Federation
- Proficient in Azure Cloud environments
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Fluent in English
- Experience with Spring Boot and other backend frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile development processes
Mindera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mindera and has not been reviewed or approved by Mindera.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight health insurance, medical assistance, and wellbeing programs across locations, with the UK explicitly offering private medical including mental‑health, optical, and dental coverage. Country pages position healthcare as a core element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and flexible vacation policies are described as standard, with some locales referencing generous or unlimited PTO. Flexible schedules and remote options further support time away when needed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexibility, remote/hybrid work, and wellness initiatives (e.g., mental‑health sessions and onsite activities) are emphasized as part of the employee experience. Cultural perks such as team gatherings and trips add lifestyle value.
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What We Do
At Mindera we craft software with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world Our offices are located in: Portugal | UK | USA | India | Romania | Brazil
