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Software Engineer - Java

Remote from Spain·Added 23 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “fully remote within Spain, with the option to work from our Bilbao office”

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Appfire Technologies doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Equity - Every Appfire team member is eligible for company equity, fostering a true sense of ownership and connection to our growth.
  • Paid time off - Employees receive 25 days of annual leave per calendar year. Appfire also offers reduced summer hours and flexible bank holidays, allowing you to exchange one public holiday for another
  • Training and personal development - Grow with Appfire University - our custom, on-demand learning platform designed to support your continuous development
  • Health Insurance (IMQ / Adeslas) - full coverage of a private health insurance plan for employees who choose to enroll
  • Volunteering - Every employee receives 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program supporting local communities.
  • Work from home expenses - €50 per month to cover work-from-home expenses
  • Sport Allowance - €400 gross per year for sports or outdoor activities reimbursement - such as gym memberships, equipment, or running gear.
  • Flexibility that fits how you work best - fully remote within Spain, with the option to work from our Bilbao office.

The role

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with a self-organizing, cross-functional product team and cooperate closely with Software Engineers, UX Designers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, and with other specialists like Product Marketeers and Support Engineers.
  • Design, build and maintain application features that bring value to our customers.
  • Follow and establish the best engineering practices: coding standards, automated testing, code reviews, pair programming to build high-quality software that is scalable, reliable, robust and maintainable.
  • Share your thoughts openly and honestly about what is best for our customers and the business: you will be part of discussions about the future of our products and Appfire.
  • Own the outcome - champion improvements within the team and products, adopting a proactive stance on innovation and process enhancement.
  • Take ownership of your work - decide how you structure your day and assignments. We do not micromanage and strongly support work-life balance.

Job description

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. We're a team of 800+ employees, working remotely across 28 countries. Our flagship products include: JXL, Comala Document Management, 7Pace Time Tracker, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions, and BigPicture.

Here you can read some of our customer stories: https://appfire.com/resources/resource-library/customer-stories

About the role

7pace is an industry leader and a well renowned brand that delivers deeply integrated, efortless time tracking for teams of any size. With transparent time tracking, accurate data for insights and out-of-the-box reporting it empowers end users to be productive, own their time and be efficient. Trusted by 2000+ customers, including famous brands like Microsoft, Accentrure, DHL, Volvo, Deloitte with over 200 mln hours logged it's a product that customers love and want to use. Join us to build a product we can be proud of!

What you'll need:

  • Proven record of delivery of several software development projects or products.
  • Hands-on experience with back-end technologies, specifically GraphQl and REST API development with Java. Experience with.NET, Node.js and Typescript is a nice to have but not required.
  • Truly engineering approach to solving problems. Strong theoretical foundations of computer science (e.g. data structures, algorithms and computational complexity, FP, OOP) are highly practical in the ever-changing landscape of technologies.
  • Understanding of modular monolith architectures and clean domain boundaries, and practical experience implementing them in the cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS), familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with microservices is a plus.
  • Understanding of web applications, including performance, quality and security aspects.
  • Willingness to learn and use multiple technologies, both backend (.NET, Node.js) and frontend (React, Redux);
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to augment daily engineering productivity. You understand how to apply AI responsibly - adhering to good practices regarding code quality, security, and data privacy - while staying proactive about shifting industry trends.
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational databases is a plus (PostgreSQL or MSSQL are preferred).
  • Command of English at level B2 or higher.

Market recognition

Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards.

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO)

Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

About Appfire Technologies

Appfire Technologies is a software company that builds and acquires products to enhance the capabilities of popular platforms like Atlassian's Jira and Confluence. With a portfolio of over 100 apps, the company serves a global customer base, helping teams improve collaboration, project management, and workflow automation. Appfire operates as a SaaS business, focusing on the Atlassian ecosystem and expanding into other enterprise software platforms.

Appfire has a growing presence in Spain, with a team of engineers and product professionals contributing to its global operations. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making it an attractive option for international hires looking to work in a dynamic, product-driven environment. With roles in data engineering, AI automation, user experience, and software development, Appfire offers opportunities for skilled professionals to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company.

Industry
SaaS
Founded
2006
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Burlington, USA
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Appfire has a significant engineering hub in Barcelona, Spain, offering opportunities for international tech professionals.
  • The company is a major player in the Atlassian ecosystem, providing a stable and growing market for its products.
  • Appfire's culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration, with a focus on professional growth and development.
  • The company offers remote and hybrid work options, which can be beneficial for international hires.
  • Appfire's global presence means that employees in Spain work with colleagues across different time zones, providing a diverse and international work environment.
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