Technology Transformation Java Engineer (Lisbon Based, Flexible Hybrid Model)

GO IT Concept is a Portuguese technological start-up based in the interior of Portugal, in the beautiful city of Seia, Serra da Estrela. We have offices in Portugal and Brazil,  to help our clients put tech talented teams at the heart of their business. Our goal is to disrupt things not just on the business front, but also building cultures that are affirming and inclusive. Building a diverse and inclusive organisation is a complex process requiring multiple elements to come together. This is why we need you to come on board and be part of this amazing journey.

GO IT Concept is more than technology, is about work-life integration, is about helping the interior to grow and thrive, promoting local development with respect to traditions and way of living. This is an intangible journey too.

We are looking for a Technology Transformation Java Engineer:

Responsibilities and Duties:
- As the Principal Engineer, in collaboration with our Program Manager, Technical Platform Owners and the Enterprise Architects you will assist the planning, steering, and control of our multi-year IT Transformation program, focusing on the technological and cloud architecture perspectives;
- You will design the strategic technical program roadmap and the program's technical blueprint, in coordination with all stakeholders, architecture team and platform teams;
- Drive the design and implementation of cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in cloud environments;
- Lead proof of concepts (POCs) on new technologies, assessing their potential benefits and guiding their integration into the existing ecosystem;
- You will support the overall governance, including the review and approval of major concepts and interface designs, ensuring compliance with the reference architecture, cloud best practices, and corporate architecture and technology standards;
- Champion innovation by staying updated with the latest technological trends, proposing new solutions and strategies that can benefit the organization;
- You will ensure that technical decisions align with the broader organizational goals by supporting communications across all program members and relevant stakeholders.

What we need
- Computer science degree or equivalent;
- Extensive professional experience (>5 years) as Senior/Principal Engineer, Software Architect, or Technical Leader;
- Proven experience in designing and deploying solutions in cloud environments on AWS, with a deep knowledge of
cloud design patterns and best practices;
- Demonstrated expertise in IT transformation projects, including IT process modernization, transitioning from
monolithic architectures to microservices, and gradual migration from on-premise to cloud environments;
- Experience with Java, SpringBoot, AWS, API Management, and related technologies;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to evangelize new technologies and methodologies
to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- Experience mentoring junior engineers - or a strong desire to be a mentor - is a plus;
- You are a genuine team player with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible;
- A deep working knowledge of English is required.

What we offer:
- An opportunity to work in an international environment; 
- Health insurance; 
- Friendly and cooperative workplace; 
- Worktime flexibility: The work regime is hybrid and after the first month you will be in the office between 1 and 2 days a month. In the first few months the frequency is higher, around once a week in the first month. It is very important to be physically present at the technical interview and on the first day of work. The working regime is a very flexible hybrid, starting at 20% face-to-face and rising to 5% over the course of the months.
- Workplace: Venda do Pinheiro
- Continuous training.

What you can expect from GO IT Culture:

• We promote cultures that are affirming and inclusive – recruiting the best tech talented engineers around the world;
• We promote cooperation and collaboration enhanced by trust , respect and diversity;
• We are intellectually curious – we love to learn, so that´s why we invest in learning and development;
• We are made of entrepreneurs: a moment where any employee can question, suggest or share any topic live with our co-founder & Managing Director;
• We promote communication channels where everybody knows every colleague and knows who is who;
• We give real time feedback, to improve your journey, and feedforward – your future skills preparing our employees for the future possibilities in the organization;
• We take mental health very seriously. Too much to handle? Need re-energize? Open talks directly to our Managing Director to support you and advise you to take some time-off and re-load your energy. Our Managing Director is a highly promoter of discussing openly mental health issues and totally support;
• We celebrate every moment of our journey and we are always grateful for who we are;
• We practice consciousness leadership – inspiring leadership such as: coaching and mentoring sessions by our own Managing Director to promote a great place to work and share it with the world, so all our employees can be proud of;
• We have a referral program that financially recognizes our employees for helping the company growth;
• We’ve created a new concept for leadership and management – once a year we have a moment where information about the company's performance is shared, crystal clear and where we discuss short-term prospects for the future;
• We believe great companies are made of ideas that can help to innovate, the company and our client’s business – we promote a monthly moment to gather ideas and transform them into business opportunities;
• We hold informal meetings to promote knowledge sharing moments between our employees and the technological community.
• We love some good socializing moments and we hold as many as we can, from monthly themed meetings to family events, we never say no to a good party.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Follow us on social media:
Web site: https://go-it.pt/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goitconcept1/mycompany/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goitconsulting_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067159396462&locale=pt_PT

Let´s GO for IT!

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