Java Developer

Java Developer

Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Portugal (PT) City: Ovar Worksite / Location: Ovar Plant Job Function: CFO_IT Job Discipline: Job Family: Applications Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Java Developer in our plant in [[location]]. Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an Java Developer.We are open to candidates in Ovar.

Main tasks & responsibilities

• Backend Development (Java / Spring Boot) Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Implement business logic, REST/SOAP services, and application layers.
• Desktop Application Development (Swing / JavaFX)Develop and maintain desktop applications using Java Swing and JavaFX. Create user-friendly interfaces and ensure performance and usability.
• System IntegrationIntegrate applications with internal and external systems using APIs, messaging, or middleware.
• Code Quality & TestingWrite clean, maintainable code; perform unit testing and code reviews; ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Security ImplementationImplement authentication, authorization, and secure communication across applications and services.
• DevOps & DeploymentSupport builds and deployments using CI/CD tools
• DocumentationMaintain technical documentation, including system design, APIs, and user guides.
• Collaboration Work with business teams, analysts, and other developers in Agile environments to deliver solutions.

Requirements

• Academic background University degree: in IT, Software Development
• Minimum professional experience: 3-5 years.
• Proficiency in English (any other language skill will be strongly valuated).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with internal stakeholders
• Java (Core Java)Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, collections, exception handling, and multithreading.
• Spring Boot / Spring FrameworkExperience building REST services, dependency injection, configuration, and microservice architectures.
• JavaFX IntermediateAbility to build modern UI desktop applications with responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Java SwingExperience maintaining or developing legacy desktop appli