Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, Lisbon, Portugal
Contract Type: Full-time (12 month contract)
Industry: Digital Transformation / Financial Technology

About the Role

Sperton Norway AS is hiring on behalf of a leading digital transformation client for a Java Developer role based in Lisbon. This is a great opportunity to work on next-gen payments solutions in a dynamic Agile environment, combining back-end development with modern front-end technologies.

About the Client

You will be working with a global digital acceleration firm serving top clients across industries including banking, insurance, retail, healthcare, and more. The role is within the Emerging Payments Technology team, focused on delivering cutting-edge applications and services.

What You’ll Do

➤ Develop and maintain backend services using Java, J2EE, Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Security, Aspects), JPA, Web Services (SOAP & REST), and Oracle DB.

➤ Build dynamic, responsive front-end applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, KarmaJS, and jQuery.

➤ Translate functional product requirements and visual designs into high-quality code and interfaces.

➤ Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices to ensure robust, reliable software.

➤ Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams following Agile methodologies to deliver exceptional solutions.

Must-Have Skills:

✅ 5+ years of experience in full-stack Java development

✅ Hands-on experience in the Payment domain or payment systems integration

✅ Java, J2EE, Spring (MVC, Security, Aspects), JPA, JSF

✅ SOAP & REST, JSON/XML

✅ SQL, Oracle DB

✅ HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, jQuery, KarmaJS

✅ Tools: JBoss, Log4j, Eclipse STS

✅  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field.

Nice-to-Have:

🟩 Test Driven Development (TDD)

🟩 CI/CD pipeline experience

🟩 Web service security implementation

🟩 Experience in e-commerce or financial services

Additional Information

• Open to freelancers, contractors, and consultants only
• No sponsorship available
• Must be ready and available to start promptly

About Sperton

Sperton Norway As is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.