Tietoevry

Computer Software

SeniorBackendEngineer(Cloud&AIPlatforms)

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud & AI Platforms) at Tietoevry. Skills: backend development, cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, AI-powered technologies, microservices architectures, API design, relational databases, SQL. 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”

What You'll Achieve.

shape the next generation of scalable, intelligent digital services; deliver robust, secure, and high-performing backend solutions capable of operating at scale in modern production ecosystems; create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity

Industry & Context.

Computer Software
Problems you'll solve

analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or backend development roles, 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, 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 ownership and communication skills, Experience contributing to technically complex products in agile development environments

What You'll Do.

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

and intelligent workflows into backend ecosystems

Design efficient data models and implement reliable persistence layers using relational databases and SQL technologies

Improve platform reliability

and system performance across services

Participate in technical design sessions

and engineering best practices initiatives

Contribute to CI/CD processes

automated testing strategies

and deployment workflows alongside DevOps teams

Ensure backend systems follow security

and maintainability standards

Support cross-functional initiatives involving platform integrations

and operational improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, mobile developers, QA specialists, DevOps, and Product teams; Collaborate with AI and data teams to integrate machine learning services, inference pipelines, and intelligent workflows into backend ecosystems; 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; Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams; Experience contributing to technically complex products in agile development environments

Communication Scope

communication skills

Process & Methodology

agile development environments

Full 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 sof

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