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Staff Software Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Emburse

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

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.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Staff-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years designing and scaling microservices systems
Strong background in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and REST/gRPC APIs.Deep expertise in modern object oriented programming
Proficiency across modern microservice ecosystem, with the ability to design and review systems built in Java
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong cloud-native platform experience (preferably in AWS)
Proven success building and scaling web technologies / SaaS products
Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and message queues.
Familiarity with Agile development
Excellent communication skills and the ability to align diverse stakeholders.

The role

At Emburse our mission is to help make our users' lives - and their businesses - better. We are dramatically transforming how organizations manage corporate expenses and invoices. We humanize work by automating manual tasks and saving users' time, so they can focus on what matters most - their family, community, or more rewarding work. We help CFO's give their employees a simple and amazing experience while ensuring compliance and reducing costs. Our solutions are tailored for companies from start-ups and SMBs to enterprises such as Microsoft, Pinterest, Bosch, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Estee Lauder. We have more than 18,000 customers and 12 million users globally.

Emburse is looking for a passionate software engineer to contribute to the development of an engaging and interconnected set of system solutions. As a staff engineer at Emburse, you'll work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of the product. At the same time, you'll have plenty of opportunities to be hands-on building key systems, and will be directly responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale technical efforts as well acting as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers.

What you'll do

Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for enterprise-scale SaaS applications
Contribute hands-on to the most critical coding projects, solving complex engineering problems
Drive the design and implementation of microservice and cloud-based systems
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security across distributed systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical direction with business goals
Write clean, testable, maintainable code and elevate team practices around testing and quality
Mentor engineers at all levels and raise the bar for design, code reviews, and system thinking

Hiring process

How We Hire We value great candidate experiences and commit to providing a transparent interview process and responsive communication. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a short technical screening, after which interviews are scheduled with several engineers at Emburse. During the interview process, you'll have the opportunity to speak openly with engineers about their experiences working at the company. We're productive with decisions and usually complete the interview process with a candidate within two weeks. 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.

How We Hire

We value great candidate experiences and commit to providing a transparent interview process and responsive communication. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a short technical screening, after which interviews are scheduled with several engineers at Emburse. During the interview process, you'll have the opportunity to speak openly with engineers about their experiences working at the company. We're productive with decisions and usually complete the interview process with a candidate within two weeks.

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.

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.