Java SW Developer Trainee

The job requires a broad knowledge of software engineering practices, design patterns and ability to autonomously work, executing all the software engineering tasks required to convert requirements into ready-to-deploy functions. Besides his own coding the candidate will also collaborate in cross-teams code review/pull requests, pair programming, and propose enhancements always considering the cost/benefit relation.

Position: Internship
Duration: 12 months
Start date: January, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Carnaxide, Portugal
Education Recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school.

• Developing one or more Microservice components;

• Integrating open-source software that supports product functionalities;

• Actively participating in the full development cycle, including: analysis, design, implementation, testing of features;

• Contributing to team decisions and collaborative discussions;

• Helping to continuously improve the team’s architecture, methods, and software.

You have:

• MsC degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field;
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Good communication skills including ability to share knowledge;
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities;
• Openness to new environment, people, and culture.

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