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, 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.

Come and join our #ParserCommunity. 

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