Backend Developer

Sky Italia Srl

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Lisbon Until 8/26/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description

The Backend Developer is responsible for developing, testing and maintaining software applications. This position will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The Senior Software Engineer will also be responsible for providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the engineering team.

As a Backend Developer, you will be:  

  • Championing and applying the best practices that enable the delivery of performant, available, reliable and secure software and features.  

  • Building highly scalable and highly reliable products (yes, our customers expect 99.999% availability)  

  • Developing applications to stream video and content to millions of users.  

  • Striving for continuous improvement within the self-regulated team, mentoring peers and associates working in cross-functional feature teams  

  • Innovating and introducing new technologies in the team, for the benefit our customer  

  • Contribute to the whole development cycle, analysis, implementation, testing and operation    

  • Collaborate with other developers, sharing and receiving knowledge  
     

What You'll Bring:  

  • Development in languages such as Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Go or others  

  • API development, self-hosted or Application Server based  

  • Containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes  

  • Relational and NoSQL databases  

  • Continuous Integration/Deployment tools and processes  

  • Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Cucumber, Gatling, JMeter or others  

  • Desire to innovate and investigate new technologies 

  • Ability to work well in a team, self-driven and eager to learn  

  • Creative thinking, analytical skills, with attention to detail  

  • Fluent in English 

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive Rewards: Above market salary, yearly bonus, and access to a share-save plan.

  • Work-Life Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid working model and enjoy flexible holidays.

  • Employee Benefits Plan: Access a wide range of benefits that are designed and tailored to your everyday needs.

  • Health and Well-Being: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.

  • Continuous Learning: Access learning and development opportunities and an additional budget that you can use for education and professional training.

  • Tech Perks: Mobile phone with a data plan, and access to several partnerships and discounts.

  • Entertainment Goodies: Enjoy the best of entertainment with a complimentary SkyShowtime subscription.

  • Referral Rewards: Participate in our employee referral program and reap the rewards

About this role

Summary

Develop, test, maintain software applications; collaborate in cross-functional teams; innovate with new technologies.

Job title

Backend Developer

Experience level

mid level

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Lisbon, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaKotlinNodeJSDockerKubernetes

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

API developmentcontainerizationdatabasesautomated testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lisbon, Portugal

Remote City