Junior Software Engineer (Python / Java) - Évora

Your first big move in (fin)tech

You finished your degree. You survived deadlines, presentations, group projects, and debugging moments that made no sense at all. Now it is time for the exciting part. IG&H is looking for two Junior Software Engineers to join an international journey with our US financial services client, where tech meets finance in a way that actually makes a difference. If you want to learn fast, build real things, and start your career in a place where your ideas matter, keep reading.

At IG&H, we transform leading companies in healthcare, retail, and financial services. Together with our world-class technology partners, we help our clients move forward and stay relevant through insightful advice, great design, and unmatched digital platforms.

Our exceptional results come from successfully aligning people, operations, and technology. With more than 650 talented colleagues—people who truly embrace change and challenges—we’ve built a unique culture that is both ambitious and caring. We attract extraordinary talent and inspire them to push boundaries, for themselves and for our clients.

About our client

Our client is a US-based company in the financial services sector, focused on delivering digital solutions that support people in making informed financial decisions. The environment combines technology, business context, and customer impact, offering meaningful challenges for professionals who care about quality, usability, and reliable delivery.

Why this opportunity stands out

·       You will work on real projects from day one, not just watch from the sidelines.

·       You will grow your Python and Java skills through hands-on experience, support, and mentoring.

·       You will help build tech that makes finance easier, smarter, and more useful for real people.

·       You will join an international team that wants you to learn, contribute, and grow for the long term.

The role

·       Learn by doing, with real ownership and support from people who want to see you grow.

·       Build scalable backend systems and data-driven applications that support meaningful products.

·       Work with a developer, a senior tester together on the same location and, an international tech team where asking questions is part of the job, not something to avoid.

Key responsibilities

·       Develop and maintain high-quality applications using Python and Java.

·       Contribute to backend development and continuous product enhancements.

·       Support code quality, unit testing, and integration testing practices.

·       Work closely with product and technical teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective solutions.

·       Help investigate issues, support defect resolution, and contribute to system reliability.

·       Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical improvement initiatives.

·       Be flexible and open to supporting priorities that matter most to the business and the team.