Senior Backend Engineer (Java & Kotlin)

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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