Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.
As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas, Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management, as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive and cross-functional way.
Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join its Payments team, within the IT department.
Main responsibilities:
Create designs for software applications that meet specified requirements;
Analyze requirements, identify appropriate architectural patterns and establish development blueprints;
Write code to implement software applications based on the defined design;
Use appropriate programming languages, frameworks and libraries to build scalable and functional applications;
Conduct tests to ensure the functionality, reliability and quality of software applications;
Develop and execute test cases, perform testing and analyze test results;
Identify and resolve software defects and issues through error log analysis, debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques;
Create technical documentation, user guides and API documentation;
Identify root causes and apply problem-solving techniques to resolve software issues and improve efficiency;
Work closely with the team, project managers and business analysts to understand requirements and clarify objectives;
Keep up to date with industry and best practice trends, using insights to implement new processes and initiatives;
Actively engage in and apply development methodologies to support successful delivery and continuous improvement.
Hard skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field;
Master’s degree, valued;
5+ years of experience in software development, with strong focus on backend technologies and architecture;
Experience in the payments or financial services industry, preferred;
Proficiency in Java, preferably versions 17 or 21, with Java 21 preferred;
Hands-on experience developing scalable applications;
Knowledge of Spring Boot Framework, versions 3.4.x or 3.5;
Good understanding of Angular 21 or close versions;
Knowledge of Kafka and Spring Batch;
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as OpenShift, AWS or Azure;
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes;
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture;
Knowledge of best practices in software development;
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence, preferred;
Proficiency in English, minimum B2 level, mandatory;
Proficiency in French, highly valued.
Soft skills:
Excellent problem-solving skills;
Attention to detail;
Strong communication skills;
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional information:
Only CVs submitted in English will be considered;
Flexible hybrid work policy;
Green Transportation Budget;
Access to electric bikes;
Wellbeing initiatives through the Honolulu Wellness Club;
Prayer Room and Lactation Room available;
Themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration;
Inclusive, caring and fair workplace supported by ESG and DEI strategies.
