Backend Developer

Sky Italia Srl

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Lisbon Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description

Back-end Developer 

We’re one of Europe’s leading entertainment and communication business. We’re always looking to improve by developing pioneering products and services which give every one of our customers experiences they’ll love.   

Join us as a Back-end Developer and you'll be part of a dynamic team that makes sure our technology delivers the best experience for our customers.   

  

As a Software Engineer, you will be:  

  • 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  

  • 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. 

Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you! 

Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyportugal/ 

About this role

Summary

Developing scalable, reliable video streaming applications, collaborating in a team, using modern tech.

Job title

Back-end Developer

Experience level

mid level

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Lisbon, no remote work mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaKotlinNodeJSGoAPIDockerKubernetesrelational databasesNoSQL databasesCI/CDautomated testing

Preferred skills

cloud computingself-driventeamworkcreativityenglish

Specializations

JavaKotlinNodeJSGoAPI
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lisbon, Portugal

On-site City