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Senior Software Engineer I

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 17 days ago

Emburse

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Emburse doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 6+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years’ experience” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Finance is changing-and at Emburse, we're leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend-so they can focus on what's next, not what's slowing them down.

• A Company with Momentum - We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize

their finance operations.

• A Team That Innovates - Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real-

world challenges.

• A Culture That Empowers - Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that

supports your success.

• A Career That Matters - Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making

for businesses everywhere.

Shape your future & find what's next at Emburse.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years’ experience

Work Experience:

Required: Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in software engineering

Required Skills:

Strong experience with Python in a distributed web application development environment (e.g. microservices, APIs, DB integration, queues, topics, caches, containers, serverless)
Experience with AWS services and APIs, or equivalent cloud vendor experience
Experience working in OS X and Linux environments
Experience designing and building JSON or REST services and APIs
Experience with source control such as Git
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment methodologies
Experience working in an Agile software development environment (e.g. scrum)
Experience working with 3rd party APIs, workflow and integration architectures
Experience with large-scale or distributed web applications

Nice to have

Desirable: Experience or familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts and standards, such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML, is highly desirable.

The role

What you'll do

Technical

6+ years of software development experience, preferably with Project Lead experience.
Takes personal responsibility for quality and maintainability of the product and actively identifies areas for improvement
Identifies problems/risks of own work and others.
Understanding of OWASP
Possesses empathy with the user of the software they are producing and uses that empathy to guide decision-making
Identifies viable alternative solutions and presents them

Process

SDLC processes are followed, including adopting agile-based processes/meetings, peer
Code-reviews, and technical preparations required for scheduled releases.
Partners with product and analytics and drive requirements that take into account all parties' need

Impact

On-boards and mentors less experienced team members
Develops sophisticated software with minimum supervision
Makes complex contributions to technical documentation/knowledge base and team/engineering presentations
Strong ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
May have role in supervising others or leading small to moderate projects
Fixes complex bugs and demonstrates advanced debugging skills
Produces quality API documentation and ensures practices are followed
Contributes to system design sessions in their area of specialty
Expanded Code review responsibilities
Performs advanced refactoring

Communication

Gives constructive feedback to team members
Learn industry jargon and business concepts to better understand the challenges our technology is designed to solve.
Raises roadblocks and updates estimations as needed
Ability to communicate complicated concepts to junior staff.

About Emburse

Emburse is a global fintech company specializing in expense management, travel, and accounts payable automation solutions. The company provides a suite of products that help businesses streamline financial operations, including expense reporting, invoice processing, and corporate card management. With a strong focus on innovation, Emburse serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, and has established itself as a significant player in the financial technology sector.

In Spain, Emburse has a growing engineering presence, with open roles in software engineering, data engineering, and security. The company's Spanish offices are part of its global R&D network, contributing to product development and technical innovation. Emburse offers a dynamic, international work environment, making it an attractive option for tech professionals looking to relocate to Spain. The company values diversity and collaboration, and its global footprint provides opportunities for cross-border teamwork and career growth.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2017
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Los Angeles, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Emburse has a significant engineering hub in Barcelona, Spain, offering opportunities for software engineers, data engineers, and security specialists.
The company operates in a global, English-speaking work environment, making it accessible for international professionals.
Emburse provides a modern tech stack and encourages innovation, with a focus on cloud-based solutions and automation.
As a fintech company, Emburse offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements.
The Barcelona office is located in a vibrant tech hub, providing a high quality of life and a strong expat community.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Emburse, you'll not just imagine the future - you'll build it. As a leader in expense intelligence, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

Emburse software engineers contribute to the development of an engaging and interconnected set of system solutions. As an engineer, you will enhance the experiences of your customers, solve interesting challenges, and design new solutions. Emburse, known for its innovation and award-winning technologies, is strong on engineering. This ensures you will have access to the best and brightest minds in our industry to grow your experience and career within Emburse.

Additional information

Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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