We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
Within our technology and digital solutions teams, we are looking to recruit a Backend Software Engineer (Python / AWS) to help design and build scalable platforms that support innovative energy solutions and data-driven services.
What you will do:
- You'll be hands on and close to the code!
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and/or JavaScript, applying solid software engineering principles, clean code practices, and appropriate design patterns.
- Build and evolve a scalable serverless platform on AWS, using core services such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, S3, EventBridge, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
- Implement and maintain resilient data ingestion and processing pipelines to handle near real‑time metering data from residential energy systems.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that expose energy consumption, PV production, and battery performance data and other energy insights to customer‑facing applications.
- Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and cost‑efficient by applying AWS best practices for monitoring, logging, error handling, and performance optimisation.
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering teams to translate business and customer needs into robust technical solutions.
- Collaborate with other developers and architects on technical design decisions, while independently delivering well‑scoped features end to end.
- Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code workflows.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Site: Lisbon/Porto
What are we looking for:
- Master’s degree in a technical field, with at least 3 years of professional experience in software development (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience developing software with Python and/or JavaScript; knowledge of additional programming languages is a plus.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on AWS.
- Practical experience working with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and core backend/software engineering practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
- Understanding of distributed systems and system interactions, with experience troubleshooting issues in modern architectures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights.
- We're looking for someone with a strong interest in technology and problem‑solving, who is curious, thoughtful, and enthusiastic about learning and growing their coding skills.
- You'll work as part of a talented tech team, creating meaningful, real‑world solutions that help improve our business and deliver better outcomes for customers in an industry ready for innovation.
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until 18/07/2026 if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.
