Backend Java Engineer

GFT Technologies·València, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GFT Technologies doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near València for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 6+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

We currently have openings in Madrid and Bilbao for Backend Software Engineers (Java, Microservices, and Python) who want to advance their professional career at GFT. We are looking for enthusiastic people with initiative and a desire to keep learning, who want to grow in a multicultural, dynamic, collaborative, and challenging environment.

What you'll do


Although they will depend on your knowledge and experience, in general the main functions you would carry out with us would be:

  • Understanding client needs and working closely with the corresponding teams to ensure that the cloud solution developed is aligned with the needs and GFT's Value Proposition.
  • Analyze, develop, and maintain software modules (Java, Python), working on both existing code and new developments, based on functional and technical requirements and specifications.
  • Perform code reviews, identifying improvement opportunities and promoting good development practices.
  • Collaborate on the design and development of software module and application prototypes.
  • Design, develop, and execute unit tests, ensuring the quality and proper functioning of the developed code.
  • Use and consolidate knowledge of testing tools and processes, as well as bug tracking management, used in the project.
  • Actively participate in the different phases of the software development lifecycle, from analysis to deployment and maintenance.

What we're looking for

  • Experience of 6 years or more in backend software development with Java.
  • Solid experience in the design and development of microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot.
  • Demonstrable experience in development with Python.
  • Extensive knowledge in the design and implementation of REST APIs.
  • Valuable experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience applying good development practices (Clean Code, SOLID, design patterns) and performing code reviews.
  • Ability to technically lead developments, mentor less experienced profiles, and collaborate on technical decision-making.
  • Experience working with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
  • English level B2 or higher.
  • Availability to come to the office 3 days a week (Madrid or Bilbao)

About the company & team

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

Personal competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills, fostering dynamics that allow the flow of knowledge, with an interest in both learning and teaching.
  • Proactivity in seeking new solutions and improvements.

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Additional information

At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all people regardless of their race, cultural background, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs. GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that includes the measures to be adopted with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company and eliminating, if any, discrimination based on sex.

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GFT Technologies

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