Senior Java Engineer, Python

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily utilizing Java.

• Produce high-quality production code as a fundamental aspect of daily responsibilities.

• Contribute to Python services and codebases when necessary.

• Collaborate across approximately three to four interconnected microservices.

• Make impactful technical and architectural decisions.

• Decompose complex requirements and oversee their technical execution.

• Review code and establish robust engineering standards.

• Mentor fellow engineers and provide technical advice without formal line-management duties.

• Work alongside Product Owners to assess requirements, trade-offs, and delivery strategies.

• Build and manage cloud-native services, primarily on AWS.

• Deploy and operate containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes and Docker.

• Collaborate with DevOps engineers on CI/CD, deployment, scalability, and reliability.

• Leverage data, analytics, and operational insights to inform technical decisions.

• Contribute to testing, documentation, and ongoing improvement throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and solutions when suitable.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional backend engineering experience.

• Strong, recent, and hands-on commercial experience with Java.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing microservices or distributed systems.

• Professional experience contributing to production-level Python codebases.

• In-depth knowledge of AWS and cloud-native application architecture.

• Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience in designing and integrating REST APIs.

• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases.

• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and contemporary software delivery practices.

• Experience in influencing architecture or leading technical decisions.

• Capable of reviewing code and mentoring other engineers.

• Strong grasp of testing, maintainability, and production code quality.

• Comfortable managing multiple services and technical priorities concurrently.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and product stakeholders.

• Professional working proficiency in English (C1+).

• Nice to have: Experience with Azure alongside AWS.

• Nice to have: Experience in building or integrating AI-enabled products.

• Nice to have: Knowledge of analytics, data processing, or event-driven systems.

• Nice to have: Experience in an international, distributed engineering environment.

• Nice to have: Previous experience supporting multiple engineering teams or product areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Long-term B2B engagement.

• More than 20 days of paid time off.

• Apple equipment provided.

• Budget allocated for training and professional development.

• Opportunity to work on AI-powered systems utilized internationally.

• Collaboration with experienced, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• An inclusive, respectful workplace regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.