## ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY An international consulting engagement in the Telecommunications sector is looking for a Backend Developer to join a cross-functional team working on a global-scale project. If you bring strong backend fundamentals, a cloud-native mindset, and the kind of ownership mentality that makes distributed teams work — this is a solid opportunity to contribute to meaningful, international work from Porto. Language: English B2 minimum | Location: Porto-based (1 day/week in office) ## PROJECT & CONTEXT You'll be working on an international Telco project where backend development intersects with cloud platforms, API integrations, and agile delivery. The environment is fast-moving and collaborative, with cross-functional teams spanning multiple geographies. Expect a structured delivery culture where accountability, proactivity, and clear communication are as valued as technical skill. ## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong programming skills in JavaScript (Node.js) and/or Python, with production-grade backend development experience - Solid experience working with cloud platforms and designing or consuming APIs in distributed system contexts - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and hands-on experience with version control systems such as GitLab or GitHub - Experience working with PDLC tools such as Jira for agile project and delivery management - Comfortable operating in agile environments, collaborating effectively across cross-functional and international teams - Strong problem-solving mindset with sharp attention to detail - Ownership mentality — you take accountability for your work end-to-end, without waiting to be directed - Structured, process-driven approach balanced with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude - Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (B2 or above) - Based in or willing to commute to Porto for 1 day per week ## NICE TO HAVE - Experience in Telco industry projects or similarly complex, regulated environments - Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) - Exposure to event-driven architectures or message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) - Experience with infrastructure-as-code or cloud-native deployment practices (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) Compensation: €1,800 – €2,400/month net, depending on experience and seniority level. Why HumanIT people stay (4.4 Glassdoor, 89% recommend) - 15th month salary - Health insurance covering your family - Birthday off - Mobility program for digital nomads - Real work-life balance Full benefits https://www.humanit.pt/careers/#perks What it's really like https://www.humanit.pt/careers/#work-at