Get the word out: We’re hiring!
At Penguin Formula we are building a team of first-rate software developers. What we are looking for are brave and ambitious people with communication skills. We have built a strong customer base in the financial services, security, hospitality, IT consulting, semiconductor, automotive and retail sectors. Our developers work on site – mainly in Germany and the Netherlands – or remote from our headquarters in Lisbon. Our internal products range from a personal data security tool to an encrypted file sharing product.
We want you to join us in this dynamic environment! Energy, innovative thinking and creativity are essential and the passion for IT is essential. We hope you are able to understand complex issues and find creative solutions.
Language Centre
At Penguin Formula we have language classes that are taught at Headquarters or via Newrow, which prepares developers to be able to work out of the country more comfortably.
Meet Adina, our German teacher:

Adina
German Teacher
German Teacher
“I am Adina, the specialist for all issues related to the German language. In Penguin I give classes of 4 hours daily face-to-face, for the programmers who are out teaching Newrow. Programmers’ partners are welcome to attend as well. Teaching is not just my profession, but my passion as well. I love everything around you, meet new people, follow and support them while developing new skills, such as reading, researching and organizing, but the most impressive thing is change. It is a constant and I always learn new things while teaching others. “
What our developers have to say:
Industry: Finance Services in Frankfurt, Germany
The product: Malware scanning system that aggregates information about malware samples and allows complex searches to assist in the analysis.
Technologies: Angular 6, HTML5, CSS3 (com SCSS)
#Penguins who work for this project: 3

Guilherme Chiara
Front end Developer
Front end Developer
“I am currently working in the financial services industry as a front-end developer. My mission here is to rebuild an old application written in JavaScript in an amazing new panel using the latest version of Angular with all new web concepts. Our application is a malware screening tool, which carries a huge amount of data, and this new web interface is responsible for providing the best possible user experience. I’ve been working with Angular 6, HTML5, CSS3 (with SCSS) and concepts like Redux (we’re using Ngxs for this) and angular animations. Being the only frontend developer, I am responsible for choosing the best technologies to apply. Recently, we decided to create our own components to use and I’m in charge of that. My experience here could not be better. I’m loving it!”
Letshare, programadores que trabalham remotamente na sede de Lisboa.
Letshare é um produto no Mercado Holandês que permite gerenciar salas de reuniões e marções online de hoteis.
Tecnologias: Java, Spring, JEE, PostgreSQL, Glassfish, HAProxy, Linux
Penguins a trabalhar para a Letshare: 6

Miguel Voigt
Manager de produto
Manager de produto
“A Penguin Formula ajudou-nos a aumentar rapidamente a nossa equipa de desenvolvimento quando um dos nossos clientes teve um pedido muito urgente e grande. Estamos muito satisfeitos com a expansão; produção de alta qualidade e uma equipe social e comunicativa. Além disso, do ponto de vista empresarial, o desenvolvimento do nosso produto em Portugal, em vez de nos Países Baixos, oferece-nos uma codificação de alta qualidade a um preço competitivo. Trabalhar em conjunto com estes Penguins é um prazer.”
Dpo one, the developers work on site at the head office in Lisbon
Dpo One is a privacy software that provides a sustainable solution to comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and prevent data breaches.
Tecnologias: Java 8, Spring Framework, Spring-Boot (Web), Spring-Data, Spring-Security, Spring-Security/OAuth2, Spring-Security/JWT, Gradle, JUnit 4, Spring-Test, FlyAway DB, Lombok, PostgreSQL, Swagger, Docker, Linux, Angular 4, TypeScript, Bootstrap, FlexBoxGrid, SASS, CSS3, HTML5, Git, Jasmine/Karma, Gulp, JavaScript (ES6), Kanban, Jackson, EhCache, JasperReport, Hibernate 5, JPA 2.1.
#Penguins Working in DPO One: 3-4 (rotating)

Vitor Chacon
Lead developer &
Fullstack developer
Lead developer &
Fullstack developer
“We are developing a new RESTful API, using Java 8 and Spring-Boot technologies. This project consists of a platform to help future clients prevent data breaches and apply the best practices about data security following the European Union GDPR compliance.
I am working as a full-stack developer implementing the design and connecting with the backend solution, creating responsive web pages. Also, I am the lead developer of the project, responsible for the planning in a continuous integration environment, looking for the best strategy to improve DPO One, and stimulating the team motivation. We always aim for the quality of the product and making the solution stable and salable.”
Listen to what Daniel and Cristiano have to say about working at Penguin:
Join the team
Careers:
IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU:
- Proactive team player
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in English (both spoken and written)
- 5+ years of experience as a Java software developer
- Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or Equivalent professional experience
- European passport is a plus
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
- Availability to live and work abroad (for example: in Germany, the Netherlands or Portugal)
We’re looking for a curious and passionate Front-End Developer to join team Penguin.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Produce high quality software by researching, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and/ or network distribution software.
Your Responsibilities
– Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, clean and reliable code
– Build flexible systems choosing simple, straightforward solutions over more complex ones
– Test the developed software components
– Adopt best practices in software engineering from design to testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, monitoring and operations
– Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technology and methodologies to continuously increase productivity
Your Profile
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
– More than 5 years of experience as a software developer
– Excellent understanding of Software Engineering methodologies and development cycle
– Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, TDD), curious to learn new stuff every day
– Focused on quality and results-oriented
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Team player, dynamic and proactive
– Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
– Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Your Skills
– Previous relevant experience with front and back-end development
– Experience in Javascript, React and Redux or Node.js
– Experience in Angular (>2)
– Understanding of event management technologies
– Good technical and systems knowledge and security experience
– Understanding of state-of-the-art Micro-services architectures
– Version control systems: Git
– JWT, OAuth 2.0, AWS
– Use of CI/CD set up with tools like Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Vagrant, among others
– Knowledge in relational DB (MySQl, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and noSQL technology (Cassandra, HBase, Hadoop, MongoDB, Redis)
– Good knowledge of Communication Protocols like SSH HTTP/S
– Knowledge in DevOps solutions
– Experience in Agile methodologies: Scrum, TDD
The following will be a plus:
– Previous relevant experience developing in Java
Our Mandatory Requirements
– Proficiency in English (min. B2 level)
– Availability to live and work abroad (e.g. Germany, the Netherlands, among other Central and Northern European countries)
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
We’re looking for a curious and passionate Python Developer to join team Penguin.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Produce high quality software by researching, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and/ or network distribution software.
Your Responsibilities
– Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, clean and reliable code
– Build flexible systems choosing simple, straightforward solutions over more complex ones
– Develop low-latency services
– Test the developed software components
– Adopt best practices in software engineering from design to testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, monitoring and operations
– Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technology and methodologies to continuously increase productivity
Your Profile
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
– More than 5 years of experience as a Python developer
– Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
– Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, TDD), curious to learn new stuff every day
– Focused on quality and results-oriented
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Team player, dynamic and proactive
– Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
– Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Your Skills
– Extensive practical experience in Python
– Experienced in Python 3, Flask and Django
– Strong knowledge on Service Oriented Architecture design patterns
– Good understanding of event management technologies
– Design, develop, automate and improve with security in mind
– Experience with Micro-services architectures
– Experience with distributed computing or cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure cloud services/Docker Technology, Kubernetes
– Experience in building applications in the cloud using containers like Docker
– Continuous Integration and testing methods
– Experience with database technologies (Oracle, MySQl, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and noSQL technologies like S3, MongoDB, CouchBase, Redis, Apache Spark
– Knowledge in Linux operating system administration and Shell/Bash Script
The following will be a plus:
– Experience in working with data using machine learning tools and data analysis tools like pandas, Scikit or TensorFlow
– Experience with big data technologies like the Hadoop ecosystem (Hive/Impala)
– Software R&D experience evidenced by publications and conference presentations
– Experience in Java and/or Javascript
Our Mandatory Requirements
– Proficiency in English (min. B2 level)
– Availability to live and work abroad (e.g. Germany, the Netherlands, among other Central and Northern European countries)
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
We’re looking for a curious and passionate Senior Java Developer to join team Penguin.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Produce high quality software by researching, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and/ or network distribution software.
Your Responsibilities
– Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, clean and reliable code
– Build flexible systems choosing simple, straightforward solutions over more complex ones
– Test the developed software components
– Adopt best practices in software engineering from design to testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, monitoring and operations
– Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technology and methodologies to continuously increase productivity
Your Profile
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
– More than 7 years of experience as a Java developer
– Excellent understanding of Software Engineering methodologies and development cycle
– Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, TDD), curious to learn new stuff every day
– Focused on quality and results-oriented
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Team player, dynamic and proactive
– Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
– Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Your Skills
– Extensive practical experience in Java 8 (or above) and JavaEE (7 or greater)
– Strong knowledge on Service Oriented Architecture design patterns
– Good understanding of event management technologies
– Good understanding of state-of-the-art Micro-services architectures and REST
– Knowledge of Virtualisation and container: Docker (a must), Vagrant, KVM, OpenStack
– Spring 5 eco-system experience: Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring Data
– Experience in high performance messaging technologies: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ
– Maven 3, Gradle
– Version control systems: Git
– Load balancing techniques, traffic routing and caching for distributed applications, scalability
– Continuous Integration and testing methods: Jenkins, JUnit, JMeter
– Kubernetes, JWT, OAuth 2.0, AWS
– Logging, Monitoring and Metric Solutions and concepts: Loggregator, FluentD, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus
– Very good knowledge in relational DB (Oracle, MySQl, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and noSQL technology (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB, CouchBase, Redis, Apache Spark)
– Application servers knowhow like: Wildfly, Weblogic, Tomcat, Jetty, Nginx, Websphere
– Good knowledge in Communication Protocols like SSH, HTTP/S
– Data Security knowledge/awareness
– Experience in Agile methodologies: Scrum, TDD
The following will be a plus:
– Knowledge in deployment and infrastructure configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet or Chef)
– Knowledge in a JavaScript frameworks (React or Node.js or Angular)
Our Mandatory Requirements
– Proficiency in English (min. B2 level)
– Availability to live and work abroad (e.g. Germany, the Netherlands, among other Central and Northern European countries)
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
We’re looking for a result’s-oriented Sales & Business Developer to join team Penguin, working remotely from Brussels.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Develop a network of customers by proactively approaching new leads, as well as reactivating already existing ones, with regards to fulfill their needs, expectations and challenges, while building trusted relationships to achieve win-win agreements, thus assuring the fulfillment of the Company’s sales strategy and profitability for the Benelux market.
Your Responsibilities
– Network actively at a strategic level in order to generate new business contacts
– On board new costumers assuring compliance with the Company’s procedures and contracts signing
– Maintain the sales pipeline while managing existing customer needs by building long-term relationships
– Act as an Advisor and think along with customers to provide the right solutions
– Set up telephone screenings and interviews between customers and candidates, ensuring the candidate has the required information to be prepared to answer our costumers’ needs
Your profile
– At least, 4 years of relevant experience in a Sales & Business development role and 2 years selling software outsourcing or nearshoring services
– Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Public Relations, International Relations or Management
– Holder of a solid network in the IT consulting services industry and/ or European governmental institutions
– Previous experience in client facing positions
– Experience organizing sales cycles from prospecting to closing
– Result’s driven, energetic and enterprising
– Excellent communication and presentations skills
– Technical experience will be a plus
Our mandatory requirements
– Full proficiency in English, French and Dutch
– Availability to travel
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
We’re looking for an energetic IT Business Analyst to join team Penguin.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Analyze software engineering requirements, procedures and/ or reported issues in order to automate or improve existing systems, review system capabilities, define workflows or schedule limitations, providing support to the Company’s tech teams.
Your Responsibilities
– Conduct surveys in order to gather software development’s project requirements
– Define technical and functional specifications, interacting with the business and ensuring that the implemented code is in line with the gathered needs/ requirements
– Elaborate plans, define project’s scheduling and follow deadlines for assigned tasks
– Analyze and design software architectures
– Design UML diagrams such as sequence diagrams, states and activities
– Produce technical documentation of the company’s projects, ensuring its standardization
– Analyze product stability issues by testing and validating patches
– Participate in code reviews and develop guideline documents for code writing, testing and best practices it what comes to software development
– Promote knowledge sharing between projects and maintenance of a technical knowledge base
– Conduct technical presentations
Your Profile
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities, while focused on meeting deadlines
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships
– Self-motivated and proactive, with a high level of responsibility, strong work ethic and a sense of confidentiality
– Easy learner, energetic, capable of working autonomously
– International mindset and enthusiast
Your Skills
– Previous experience in Software Development in Java 8 or higher
– Knowledge in software documentation’s, specifications and quality analysis
– Knowledge of software development best practices and life-cycle
The following will be a plus:
– Master’s degree in Computer Science
– Previous experience in R&D projects
Our Mandatory Requirements
– Proficiency in English (min. B2 level)
– Availability to travel
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
We’re looking for a technology passionate Software Developer with an international mindset to join team Penguin.
Here’s what it takes:
Your Mission
Produce high quality software by researching, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and/ or network distribution software.
Your Responsibilities
– Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, clean and reliable code
– Build flexible systems choosing simple, straightforward solutions over more complex ones
– Test the developed software components
– Adopt best practices in software engineering from design to testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, monitoring and operations
– Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technology and methodologies to continuously increase productivity
Your Profile and Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent professional experience
– More than 7 years of experience as a Software Developer
– Solid Software Development experience in one, or several, of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript (Angular, React, Node.JS or other JavaScript frameworks) or Python.
– Excellent understanding of Software Engineering methodologies and development cycle
– Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, TDD), curious to learn new stuff every day
– Focused on quality and results-oriented, with an on-time delivery mindset
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Team player, dynamic and proactive
– Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
– Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Our Requirements
– Holder of an EU passport or eligibility for an EU citizenship process – mandatory requirement
– Availability to live and work abroad (e.g. Germany, the Netherlands, among other Central and Northern European countries) – mandatory requirement
– Proficiency in English (min. B2 level) – mandatory requirement
– Proficiency in German or Dutch (min. B2 level) – preferred requirement
Ready to join team Penguin Formula?!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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