At Parser, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Backend Engineer to join our development team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in JVM languages (such as Java, Scala, or Kotlin), consistently apply software engineering principles to business contexts, lead small, well-defined projects, contribute as a supporting team member on complex projects, and proactively identify inefficiencies in existing systems.
What You'll Do
As a Backend Engineer, you'll work on impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborating with talented engineers across frontend, backend, and infrastructure, you'll design and build solutions critical to Parser's mission.
* Develop and test standard software applications, related programs, and procedures to ensure they meet design requirements.
* Collaborate with team members to co-develop solutions and resolve problems.
* Seize opportunities to build new technical expertise in a specific engineering area.
* Understand the significance of system and technology integration, as well as the fundamental features and processes involved.
* Apply software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and computer science fundamentals to write clean, maintainable, optimized, and modular code with clear naming conventions.
* Utilize database design knowledge to address data requirements.
* Help coordinate stakeholder input and collaboration efforts when developing solutions to issues.
* Think broadly, recognizing when policies and processes should be standardized and when variations across the organization are necessary.
* Complete tasks and/or provide data to support the implementation of holistic solutions that integrate structure, people, processes, and technology.
* Apply formal training methods to current workloads.
* Report clearly on work status.
What We're Looking For
We value curiosity, creativity, and a passion for building great products.
* 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
* 6-7 years of experience in Software Development in a team environment of at least five engineers (agile methodologies, version control, etc.).
* Built and maintained software projects/products in production environments within public or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
* Proficiency in a JVM language (Java, Kotlin) with moderate familiarity with other applicable languages.
* Familiarity with at least two data stores, API access patterns, and integrations.
* Understanding of relevant technologies within their specialization as part of a broader ecosystem.
* Ability to grasp how projects fit within the team's objectives.
* Experience working with moderately complex systems.
* Ability to test and monitor personal code effectively.
* Familiarity with testing and monitoring tools.
* Proficiency in debugging applications.
* Understanding of how team goals align with business needs.
Location:
* Hybrid; Frequency: 2-3 times a week at the office in Madrid
Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us:
* The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
* The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
* A highly competitive compensation package.
* Medical insurance.
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