Summary: Join a supportive and international team to develop and improve backend solutions, contribute to impactful projects, and expand your technical and professional skills. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, international environment 2. Contribute to solutions with real impact and meaningful technical challenges 3. Cultivate courage, authenticity, ownership, and a willingness to learn We are looking for a **Backend Engineer** to join our team. We are a Dutch\-Portuguese software development company with offices in Lisbon and Porto, and this backend role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and international environment. As part of our team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of backend solutions that support our products and services. This is not just a role where you will maintain existing systems, but also an opportunity to take on meaningful technical challenges, expand your skills, and contribute to solutions with real impact. Our work has a strong international focus, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and clients across Europe, gain experience in a multicultural setting, and continue developing both your technical and professional abilities. As we continue to grow, you will also have the chance to expand your responsibilities over time and play an important part in our future success. This opportunity is based in Porto and follows a hybrid working model, so we are happy to hire candidates who are available to come to the office, regularly. **Your daily responsibilities include:** * Develop robust and scalable RESTful APIs to support our product's core functionalities. * Implement efficient database schemas and optimize database performance. * Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure the security of our applications. * Write technical documentation and continuously strive to improve software. * Work according to Agile Scrum methodologies. **Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 1 to 3 years of experience in backend development. * Good knowledge of C\# and ASP.NET Core. * Experience developing RESTful APIs. * Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar CI/CD tools. * Experience with unit testing using testing frameworks in the .NET environment. * Understanding of database management systems (SQL and/or NoSQL). * Good communication skills in English. * Proactive attitude, critical thinking, and problem\-solving skills. * Motivated individual with the ability to think outside the box. **➕ Nice to have:** * Experience with Azure and virtualization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript and Angular. * Familiarity with event\-driven architectures, such as Azure Service Bus or RabbitMQ. ‍ **Our recruitment process** consists of three distinct steps, each designed to assess different aspects of a candidate's qualifications, skills, and alignment with the organization. **Stage 1** \- 30\-minute conversation with a Recruiter. **Stage 2** \- 1\-hour technical conversation with members of the engineering team. **Stage 3** \- 1\-hour conversation with our Project Director. **Last but not least:** At **ICT Strypes**, we are proud to be able to combine the benefits of a professional organization with the personal and informal atmosphere of a small company. We treat each other the way we like to be treated ourselves. In a sincere, mature way, in which everyone feels responsible based on their involvement in the company. Enjoying our work and being proud of the things we do together. Our **company culture** is defined by a profound sense of: **Courage**: We believe in the power of courage, encouraging our employees to think big, take risks, and embrace challenges head\-on. **✨ Authenticity**: Is at the core of our interactions, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives and voices are valued. **Ownership**: We instill a sense of ownership in every team member, empowering them to take initiative, make decisions, and drive results. **Willingness to learn**: We cherish a spirit of continuous learning, where curiosity is not just welcomed but celebrated. We are always eager to expand our horizons, acquire new skills, and stay ahead of industry trends. **Healthy dose of fun**: Amidst our dedication to excellence, we never forget the importance of fun. We cultivate a lively atmosphere where creativity thrives, and laughter is an integral part of our everyday experience. At **ICT Strypes,** we don't just work together: we **grow**, **innovate**, and **enjoy** the journey together, embracing these values as the heartbeat of our vibrant company culture.