Senior Java Developer (API & Microservices)

We're looking for a Developer, for one of our clients

Responsibilities:

- Define enterprise standards for the service catalogue, registry, gateway, and mesh to ensure consistency, discoverability, observability, and governance across the API management platform.

- Act as the primary technical liaison, engaging with upstream and downstream teams to harmonize and coordinate the API service management ecosystem during both PoC/trial and implementation phases.

- Drive the evolution of the API platform by implementing new features such as API mocking, testing, custom plugins/add-ons, and MCP server integrations, aligning with the product roadmap.

- Design, build, and automate the publication, versioning, and lifecycle management of all API specifications.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

- Deep, hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway (OSS or Enterprise), including configuration, policy enforcement, and management.

- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and expertise with API specifications, especially OpenAPI (Swagger).

- Solid knowledge of modern API security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, API Keys).

- Experience automating build, test, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Go, or Bash) for automation.

- Excellent communication skills; resilient and goal-oriented.

- Driven by technology and challenges.

- Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

If you have interest, send your CV to:

sofia.bernardino@hccm.pt