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Sr. Software Engineer

Cision
Portugalfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2025

About the role

<p> </p><p>The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software components that support Cision’s global SaaS platform. This role contributes to the full software development lifecycle and collaborates cross-functionally with teams across regions. The position requires solid technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, Agile environment.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br/>• Build high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions<br/>• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups<br/>• Contribute to system and application architecture discussions, ensuring scalable and maintainable design patterns<br/>• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver new features<br/>• Develop APIs and services with security, performance, and reliability in mind<br/>• Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to shared coding standards<br/>• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing<br/>• Support deployment and operational monitoring of applications<br/>• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems<br/>• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team<br/>• As other duties are assigned</p> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br/>• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience<br/>• 5+ years of experience as a software developer/engineer in a SaaS or cloud-native environment<br/>• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)<br/>• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)<br/>• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and Agile software development<br/>• Strong verbal and written communication skills<br/>• Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams</p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><br/>• Experience with microservices architecture and API development<br/>• Exposure to containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)<br/>• Knowledge of secure coding practices and performance optimization<br/>• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus<br/>• Experience working in a private equity-backed or fast-growth SaaS company</p> <p><strong>Working Conditions</strong><br/>• Global, distributed team environment with flexibility for remote work<br/>• May require occasional off-hours collaboration across time zones<br/>• Fast-paced setting with continuous delivery practices</p> <p> </p> As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/">PR Newswire</a>, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its <a href="https://www.brandwatch.com/">Brandwatch</a> and <a href="https://www.falcon.io/">Falcon.io</a> social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit <a href="https://www.cision.com/">www.cision.com</a> and follow @Cision on Twitter.

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