Senior Backend Engineer at Tietoevry Banking

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, C#, Kotlin, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Azure, SQL, Distributed Systems, Cloud-Native Architecture, CI/CD, AI/ML Integration, Data Modeling

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description At Tieto, we are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud & AI Platforms) to join our technology team and help shape the next generation of scalable, intelligent digital services. We are seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong backend background, passion for distributed systems, and interest in AI-powered technologies. In this role, you will contribute to the design and evolution of cloud-native platforms that support advanced data processing, intelligent services, and seamless integrations across multiple products and environments. You will collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, mobile developers, QA specialists, DevOps, and Product teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing backend solutions capable of operating at scale in modern production ecosystems. Responsibilities Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices powering intelligent platform capabilities Build and optimize RESTful APIs and service communication layers for high-availability environments Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging distributed architectures and modern infrastructure practices Collaborate with AI and data teams to integrate machine learning services, inference pipelines, and intelligent workflows into backend ecosystems Design efficient data models and implement reliable persistence layers using relational databases and SQL technologies Improve platform reliability, observability, monitoring, and system performance across services Participate in technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices initiatives Contribute to CI/CD processes, automated testing strategies, and deployment workflows alongside DevOps teams Ensure backend systems follow security, scalability, and maintainability standards Support cross-functional initiatives involving platform integrations, internal tooling, and operational improvements Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or backend development roles Strong experience building backend systems using one or more of the following technologies: Python C# Kotlin Solid understanding of API design, backend architecture patterns, and production-grade services Experience working with relational databases, SQL optimization, and data-driven applications Good knowledge of distributed systems and service-oriented or microservices architectures Experience developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions, preferably within Azure environments Familiarity with AI-enabled applications, data-centric platforms, or ML-integrated services Understanding of software lifecycle practices including testing, deployment, and operational monitoring Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities Nice to Have Experience with event-driven systems, asynchronous processing, or messaging platforms Exposure to DevOps methodologies, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD ecosystems Knowledge of observability tooling, logging, and performance optimization strategies Experience working in automotive, embedded, IoT, or platform engineering environments Familiarity with containerized deployments and orchestration technologies Interest in modern AI infrastructure and scalable intelligent systems Proactive mindset with strong ownership and communication skills Experience contributing to technically complex products in agile development environments Additional Information At Tieto, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity. Diversity, equity and inclusion (tietoevry.com) Remote Type: Hybrid Job Area: Application and Product Development Business Unit: Group Functions

Responsibilities

Architect and develop scalable backend applications and microservices to power intelligent platform capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML services and optimize cloud-native infrastructure.