Senior Backend Developer

About Caravelo

Caravelo is a pioneering force in TravelTech innovation, seamlessly integrating financial and travel solutions into a unique subscription service. Located in the vibrant city of Barcelona, we pride ourselves on being the world’s sole provider of specialized subscription platforms for the travel industry. Our solutions empower airlines and other travel providers to enhance their product offerings, achieve greater profitability, and ensure operational stability.

With a global team of 40 dedicated members, Caravelo has experienced significant growth and embraces a hybrid work model. Our headquarters in Barcelona foster creativity and collaboration, creating a dynamic workplace where ideas thrive.

The mission

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer who is analytical, results-driven, and experienced in Java backend development. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems that power our SaaS platform. You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, ensuring high reliability, and driving best practices in testing and observability.

Duties and responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Lead the backend engineering efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence across the team.
• System Architecture : Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, ensuring they meet the needs of a high-transaction fintech and traveltech environment.
• API Development : Build and evolve public and internal APIs, ensuring robust integration and functionality. Apply best practices in API security and data handling to meet stringent compliance requirements.
• Code Quality : Ensure high-quality code through rigorous testing, including unit, integration, and automated testing frameworks. Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable code and conducting thorough code reviews.
• Observability and Reliability : Implement comprehensive observability practices, metrics, logging, and tracing, to monitor system health and proactively detect issues. Ensure high availability through robust error handling, monitoring, and incident response.
• Performance Optimization : Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend systems. Use observability tools like DataDog to monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support backend operations and team collaboration.
• Technical Debt Management : Proactively identify technical debt, propose improvements, and implement solutions to maintain a clean and efficient codebase.
• Collaboration : Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure product consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay up to date with industry trends in Java, backend development, AI tools, and enterprise SaaS. Actively use AI-powered development tools in your daily work to boost productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and contribute to process and workflow enhancements.

Required skills and experience

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What we offer

Competitive Salary – We offer a competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.

Career Growth – Work in a high-growth environment with opportunities for professional development.

Awesome Culture – Join a diverse, inclusive, and innovative team that values collaboration.

High Impact Role – Play a key role in shaping the backend architecture of a growing SaaS platform.

Exciting Travel-Tech Projects – Help revolutionize airline subscriptions and travel commerce.

Coverflex Card – Use it for restaurants, transportation, childcare, and even health insurance—tax-free!

Tech Tools Budget – Receive €150 after passing the probation period to spend on tech tools of your choice.

About us

At Caravelo, your work will be seen, valued, and celebrated. You'll shape technology that redefines travel, while growing your career in a company that puts people first and inside and out.

We are also proud to be an inclusive , equal opportunity employer .

Are you ready to help us build the future of travel? Let’s talk.

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