Staff Software Engineer (AL)

About the client

A well-established global tech company with a strong presence in North America and Europe is expanding its engineering hub in Barcelona. Known for its commitment to innovation and its inclusive workplace culture, the company continues to grow by building user-centered digital platforms that connect people around shared passions. With international teams and a collaborative environment, it offers a unique opportunity to work on products that make a meaningful impact.

Role Highlights :

• Position : Lead / SeniorSoftware Engineer – Hybrid – Barcelona
• Type of work : Hybrid from Barcelona.
• Work from office requirements : 2 day per week from the office, 3 days per week from the office. 100% remote option is NOT possible.
• Type of contract : Full-time employment contract.
• Contract location : Spain.
• Type of company : A fast-growing tech company connecting users with trusted providers worldwide — making everyday care easier, safer, and more accessible while creating a meaningful impact in millions of lives.
• Years of experience required : 7+ years of experience.
• Must-have tech skills : React and either Node.js or Python (ideally both).
• Nice-to-have : React Native and Django
• Industry : On-Demand Consumer Services / Gig Economy Tech.
• Relocation support : Relocation support for EU expats.
• Bonuses, perks, benefits : Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives, permanent contract with a pension plan, meal tickets, private health insurance, generous PTO allowance, flexible work hours + relocation assistance if needed, life insurance, wellness / gym membership options.
• Reasons why it is a great place to work? It is a mission-driven, fast-growing tech company that makes a real impact worldwide. It offers a diverse, collaborative culture with strong leadership, flexible work options, relocation support, and competitive benefits. Employees enjoy access to cutting-edge technology, continuous learning, and a focus on well-being, recognition, and social responsibility.
• Work permit requirements : Only candidates with valid work permit for European Union (EU) will be evaluated for this role.

About the role

As a key member of the Growth Innovation team, you’ll be part of a cross-functional group dedicated to fueling product expansion through creative thinking and rapid experimentation. This team plays a pivotal role in broadening the company’s impact by partnering with product, design, and other teams to explore new concepts, build scalable features, and attract more users to the platform. You’ll also have a hand in shaping the technical architecture and influencing the long-term engineering vision.

Tech stack

The company’s platform is built using technologies such as React, React Native, Python, and Django , and is currently transitioning parts of its codebase to Next.js and Expo . Strong emphasis is placed on testing, quality, and developer autonomy.

What will you do

Lead the design and development of growth-focused features across web and mobile.

Guide the team through complex technical decisions and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

Partner with product and design teams to rapidly test and iterate on new ideas.

Contribute to shared architecture by helping transition to modern frameworks.

Act as a mentor to other engineers and support their professional growth.

Collaborate closely with global teams to align on roadmap priorities and deliver impactful results.

Ideally you bring

7+ years of professional software development experience.

Hands-on experience building and deploying web or mobile applications.

Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript and familiarity with frameworks like React, React Native, or similar.

Solid understanding of backend development, preferably in Python / Django.

Strong knowledge of relational databases and testing best practices.

Experience leading technical projects and collaborating across teams.

A strong problem-solving mindset and effective communication skills.

Fluency in English (working language).

Compensation & benefits

This position offers a competitive salary along with a long-term incentive plan tied to company performance. You’ll enjoy a permanent contract, private health insurance, a monthly home internet allowance, and meal vouchers. Additional perks include 25 days of paid vacation, a dedicated annual training budget, discounted gym membership, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely for one month per year. The office is pet-friendly, and employees receive support for dog adoption along with credits to use on the platform.

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