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 OutSystems
OutSystems is the pioneer of the fast-growing high-performance low-code development market. The company empowers organizations to innovate their businesses through software, and we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform is considered one of the leading application development solutions by customers, analysts such as Gartner and Forrester, and partners around the world. The platform gives organizations – from small and mid-sized businesses to enterprises – the tools to build, deliver, manage and evolve mobile and web applications that are unique to their businesses. With high-productivity, AI-assisted tools, customers can tackle any strategic challenge – from modernizing and integrating their existing applications, to automating business and workplace processes, and creating exceptional customer apps and experiences. Solutions built with OutSystems are secure, resilient, cloud-native, built to scale, and can be continuously evolved.

OutSystems is a truly global organization, with customers across 87 countries and 22 industries, more than 400 partners, and a 600,000-developer community. The company is known for creating a culture of innovation inside its customer organizations, with many working with OutSystems for more than a decade.

Founded in 2001 in Portugal, we have offices in Lisbon, the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UAE, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia, and of course a thriving and collaborative worldwide community of remote employees. OutSystems continuously receives leadership recognition from the top analyst firms, the CODiE Awards, SD Times 100, the Cloud100, and other influential groups.
Our team members are at the core of a dynamic, industry-leading company that is helping organizations of all sizes across the globe innovate their businesses through the power of software.

About This Role
As a Senior Software Engineer in OutSystems R&D, you’ll be a key player in developing the next generation of our mobile CI/CD platform. This is a highly diverse role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple layers of our technology stack.
You will be involved in everything from cloud infrastructure design and management, API development, and resource orchestration, to ensuring system resilience and scalability. You’ll take part in coding and optimizing services at every level — whether it’s building and securing cloud environments, integrating APIs for seamless functionality, or orchestrating complex workflows across distributed systems.
If you’re someone who enjoys the challenge of working with a wide range of technologies — from cloud platforms like AWS and Kubernetes, to programming in C#, Python, and even dabbling in languages like Node.JS, TypeScript, or Ruby — this role will give you the chance to apply your full stack expertise.
If you are a problem solver, driven by curiosity and a passion for learning, this is the job for you! You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, innovate in high-impact areas, and have a direct role in shaping our platform’s future.

What You Will Lead/Do or Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing solutions with the team, by following development processes (like TDD, BDD, code reviews...);
• Optimizing the performance of the platform component you’ll work on;
• Produce and test code in short cycles, with a high degree of automation;
• Collaborate closely with end-users to iteratively improve solutions and exceed user expectations;
• Focus on developing maintainable solutions that scale to thousands of users;
• Knowledge of product development best practices, continuous delivery, and testing;
• Last-line troubleshoot of complex incidents created by the solutions developed in your team, having on-call support rotation;
• Act as a technical mentor, driving best practices in development and continuous delivery.

Qualifications / What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. Equivalent experience in software development will also be considered for exceptional candidates;
• 4+ years of software development experience;
• Excellent coding skills in C# (.Net Core) and Python;
• Proficient in Kubernetes and AWS;
• Mastery of continuous delivery and testing techniques;
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, agile environment;
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation;
• Experience with Node.JS, TypeScript, Ruby, and Fastlane is a plus;
• A self-driven problem solver with a passion for analyzing and designing elegant solutions for complex, high-tech problems.
• Knowledgeable of core software engineering principles, including algorithms, data structures, Object-Oriented Design, and best coding practices.
• Encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and development best practices, ensuring your team continuously improves and innovates.
• Passionate about learning, always seeking out new knowledge and helping others navigate and understand complex subjects.
• An active learner of emerging technologies and frameworks, eager to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Great troubleshooting skills, with a knack for diagnosing and resolving intricate issues quickly and effectively.
• Proactive in driving innovation, bringing new ideas and fresh perspectives to improve the team’s workflows and processes.
• Highly autonomous, capable of managing your own workload and making decisions that align with both team and organizational goals.
• Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working across various parts of the technology stack, and embracing new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

What do we have to offer you?
A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative.
Real career opportunities. We actively invest in your growth and development through tailored career progression plans, continuous learning opportunities, and mentorship programs. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills.
Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global.

A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.)
Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.
We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way;
We offer a flexible work environment that encourages balance between professional growth and personal well-being

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!
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!