Software Engineer - #241135

PlatformE is a Portuguese technology company founded in 2015. Headquartered in the heart of Porto, currently counts 40+ employees. Our technology brings a new way for people to perceive, customize and buy across several channels (e-commerce, retail, and embed experiences, among others). In addition to it, Platforme is defining new standards and processes across all supply chains in order to fully enable made-to-order production.We have worked with over 25 brands from several industries, including the two largest luxury groups worldwide (Kering and LVMH) which agglomerate well-known brands such as Hermès, Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Ermenegildo Zegna, Sergio Rossi, Emilio Pucci, and Nicholas Kirkwood.Being a product company, we pride ourselves on delivering polished products and never compromise on quality. This means that we highly value great customer interactions, and not only technological excellence, which we deliver early by nurturing a constant flow of new ideas.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our Tech team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that bring our products to life and make our client’s lives easier. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. For the past year we have started to use Shape Up as our product development methodology, we are quite fond of it as it helps us focus on building the features that matter the most. Our tech stack includes Django, Python, Javascript and HTMX, and we pride ourselves in finding simple solutions to complex problems.

If you are aligned with this way of thinking and would like to be part of this journey, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and refine software requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Debug and resolve software defects and issues.
• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver software projects on time and within scope.
• Provide technical expertise and support to other team members.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of software development processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• +3 years of proven experience in web application development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (The closer to our stack the better, i.e: Python, Django, Javascript, Htmx.).
• Knowledge of database systems and data modelling.
• Familiarity with software development tools, and version control systems.
• Understanding of software development methodologies, bonus points for Shape Up.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Perks

• The rare mix of a small team in a highly funded company
• Great earning potential
• Tech-savvy team that's constantly trying to push the envelope
• A highly collaborative environment that enables autonomy
• Bulletproof healthcare insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Gym membership
• Fully equipped kitchen with snacks, drinks, fresh fruit... and coffee or tea
• Vibrant, young, and informal office, located in trendy downtown Porto
• Few steps away from all public transportation services (train, metro, bus)
• Hybrid workplace model (3 days at the office in Porto and 2 days at home)
• Stock options plan

Come join our team of dedicated engineers and contribute to building cutting-edge software solutions that make a difference.