Cloud Senior Java Backend Engineer - Data Services

About Us

RavenPack is the leading big data analytics provider for financial services. Financial professionals rely on RavenPack for its speed and accuracy in analyzing large amounts of unstructured content. RavenPack’s products allow clients to enhance returns, reduce risk, and increase efficiency by systematically incorporating the effects of public information in their models or workflows. Our clients include the most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers in the world!

Join a Company that is Powering the Future of Finance with AI

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer proficient in Java and preferably experienced with Python to join our dynamic team. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend systems to support our most innovative cloud-based products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems.

What Will You Do?

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, microservices, data pipelines and APIs using Java and Python.

Implement CI / CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

Utilize cloud technologies like AWS to deploy and manage backend services.

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Architect and implement serverless architectures for efficient resource utilization and scalability.

Ensure code quality, performance, and security through code reviews, testing, and best practices.

Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system reliability.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and incorporating relevant tools and practices into the development process.

What Must You Have?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and frameworks like SpringBoot, Quarkus or similar.

Familiarity with Python and willingness to work with it.

Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI).

Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge of serverless architectures and experience with related technologies (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).

Hands-on experience with relational and no-SQL databases.

Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and clean code principles.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

What Will Be Appreciated?

Experience with big data frameworks like Apache Spark, Flink or Kafka.

Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments.

Experience with reactive programming and frameworks like Project Reactor.

Experience with document-oriented & search databases like Elasticsearch, Vespa, Solr, or equivalent.

Experience with software testing methodologies.

What's In It For You?

International Culture : With its headquarters in Marbella, Spain, and presence in New York and Madrid, RavenPack takes pride in being a truly diverse global organization.

Competitive Salary : In RavenPack, we believe that your time and experience need to be fairly rewarded.

Induction process : We will guide and mentor you through your first months to ensure a smooth transition into your role and integration within the team.

Continuous learning : We provide the support needed to grow within the team.

Innovation : Innovation is the key to our success, so we encourage you to speak up and tell us about your vision.

Relocation package.

The ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally is a must. Knowledge of Spanish is appreciated but not a business requirement.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.