
KWAN
Senior Backend Engineer (Virtualization Platform)
January 19, 2026
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Virtualization Platform), to work remotely in Portugal, who’s eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here:
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About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
- Building and maintaining backend integrations with enterprise-grade virtualization platforms.
- Working on mission-critical systems where reliability, performance, and predictability are key.
- Developing backend services based on well-defined APIs and requirements.
- Writing high-quality, well-tested code with a strong focus on long-term stability.
- Participating in strict code reviews and engineering discussions in a mature environment.
Does it sound exciting? Apply now!
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What we are looking for
- Senior-level experience in backend engineering (8+ years preferred);
- Strong proficiency in Java or Go;
- Solid experience designing and consuming REST APIs (OpenAPI);
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, KVM, oVirt, Xen, or similar);
- Strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability;
- Proven unit testing culture and attention to code quality;
- High autonomy and ownership mindset;
- Fluent level of Portuguese and English (mandatory);
- Availability to work remotely in Portugal
- Candidates must be residing already in Portugal.
Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!
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What we offer
• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”- Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Grab this opportunity, apply now!
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