Senior Software Engineer (m/f/x) Backend - Transport Management System (Porto)
Job ID: 6545 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: IT
Logistics is people business – this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor to DACHSER's corporate success. Founded in 1930, our family-owned company is now one of the world's leading logistics providers.
At our Corporate IT Hub in Porto, you will be part of a growing, high-impact tech team. Expect to contribute to DACHSER’s global-scale IT projects that shape the future of logistics.
Tasks
- Develop and enhance the next generation of our terminal management
- Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of our software architecture by evaluating and applying modern architectural patterns and technologies.
- Take technical ownership of complex features and support the team in solving challenging technical problems.
- Ensure high code quality through code reviews, coding standards, automated testing, and continuous refactoring.
- Drive engineering excellence by improving development processes, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern development practices.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, QA engineers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
- Mentor and support other developers through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Several years of professional experience in software development, preferably in enterprise application development.
- Strong experience with Java and Spring (Spring Boot) or another modern object-oriented programming language and framework.
- Solid understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, cloud-native applications, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Git, and relational databases (SQL).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
- Self-motivated, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on quality.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in agile development teams.
- Good written and spoken English.
Benefits
• Hybrid work model, flexible attendance and working hours
• A truly international and collaborative work environment
• Real opportunities for career development and personal growth
• Continuous training and access to learning and development platforms as well as tools
• 24 vacation days per year, meal allowance and comprehensive health insurance (employee & family)
• Employee referral program
• Frequent team-building events and opportunities for international exchange
All of this, in a modern and central Porto location, where innovation meets quality of life. More than just benefits and perks, at DACHSER you will find meaning in your work, stability in your career, and a team of colleagues who value respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.
Marcia Pereira
Consultant HR
Porto, DACHSER Corporate IT Hub, Portugal Lda., Edifício ICON DOURO
At DACHSER, all people are welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of our corporate culture. We see the uniqueness of each individual, and thus the diversity of our teams, as the driving force behind our daily work and innovations – because: Logistics is People Business. We look forward to meeting you.