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Senior Java Developer (Microservices & Event-Driven Architectures) - Remote

Wire IT • Portugal
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Design and lead the migration of large-scale systems from monolithic to microservices architectures using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud. Drive event-driven designs with high-volume messaging via Kafka and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and observability standards. Requires 8+ years of Java expertise, fluent Portuguese for public-sector stakeholder communication, and a passion for mentoring cross-squad teams.

Key Highlights
100% remote position with a full-time no-term contract
Lead migration from monolithic to microservices and event-driven architectures
Required: 8+ years Java, Spring Boot/Cloud, Kafka, and fluent Portuguese
Key Responsibilities
Design large-scale systems using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Lead migrations from monolithic architectures to microservices or modular architectures
Design event-driven architectures and high-volume messaging using Kafka
Define and govern CI/CD pipelines at scale
Implement and define observability standards for distributed systems
Mentor teams and influence technical decision-making across multiple squads
Technical Skills Required
Java Spring Boot Kafka
Benefits & Perks
Health Insurance
22 days paid vacation
Training annual budget

Job Description


Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference..

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role: Java Developer Remote

Location: 100% Remote

Required skills:

  • 8+ years experience with Java, including expertise in Java 11+ or higher.
  • Extensive experience designing large‑scale systems using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
  • Strong experience leading migrations from monolithic architectures to microservices or modular architectures.
  • Experience designing event‑driven architectures and high‑volume messaging using Kafka.
  • Deep experience with relational and NoSQL databases in complex environments.
  • Experience designing and governing CI/CD pipelines at scale.
  • Strong experience implementing and defining observability standards for distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure security practices.
  • Experience with Scala.
  • Experience mentoring teams and influencing technical decision‑making across multiple squads.
  • Portuguese: Fluent (required for daily communication with public‑sector stakeholders).


We offer:

  • No-term full-time contract;
  • Health Insurance;
  • 22 days of paid vacation;
  • 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
  • Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
  • Referral Bonus;
  • Special discounts and flex options;
  • Training annual budget;
  • A great team-oriented culture;
  • Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company;
  • Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.


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