Senior Software Engineer

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

About This Role

A global leader in modern development platforms, OutSystems is focused on enabling any organization to innovate through software. We are changing the way software is built with the low-code platform most preferred by developers and empowering organizations to rapidly create and deploy critical applications that transform their business. To support our growth and commitment to hiring exceptional performers, we are looking for an Senior Software Engineer based in Portugal.

As a Senior Software Engineer in OutSystems R&D, you’ll be a member of the group of teams responsible for developing the next generation of capabilities of one of our platform components.

If you are a problem solver, curious by nature and driven by curiosity, this is the job for you! 

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure solutions;

• Optimize the performance of the platform component you’ll work on;

• Develop and test code in short cycles with a high degree of automation;

• Gather feedback from stakeholders and adapt your solutions accordingly;

• Focus on creating maintainable solutions that scale effectively for thousands of users;

• Ensure high availability and operational integrity for the team assets;

• Troubleshoot complex incidents related to solutions developed by your team;

• Implement product development best practices, continuous delivery, and testing;

• Design and communicate high-level functional designs and solutions;

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior team members;

• Be available for on-call rotation.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Exceptional candidates without a degree but with demonstrable skills are also encouraged to apply;

• 5+ years of software development experience;

• Good understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and Object-Oriented Design;

• Passion for analyzing and designing elegant solutions to complex technical challenges;

• Enthusiasm for learning and guiding others through intricate topics;

• Solid troubleshooting skills;

• Proactive drive to innovate and introduce development best practices to your team;

• Keen interest in exploring upcoming technologies and frameworks;

• Good communication skills and fluency in English;

• High level of autonomy and self-motivation;

• Experience with software development lifecycle and testing techniques;

• Proficient coding skills in C# (.NET);

• Knowledge of Go is a plus;

• Good understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) and containers;

• Familiarity with cloud systems (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Knowledge of Relational and Non-relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS and NoSQL)

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.

• We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!