Senior Python Backend Engineer (Barcelona)

Indra·Barcelona, 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

    Indra 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 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.
We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.

💻 Join our European projects team!
As a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a Senior Python Backend Engineer to expand our presence in Barcelona.

What you'll do

  • Design and lead the development of scalable backend services in Python in critical environments.
  • Ensure code quality, efficiency, and security through development standards and best practices.
  • Define and implement automated testing strategies, including unit tests and code coverage.
  • Participate in defining robust and maintainable backend architectures.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to ensure proper integration of systems and services.
  • Drive the technical evolution of the product through continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.
  • Collaborate on continuous integration and automated deployment processes in production environments.

What you'll get

  • Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects at a leading Defense company with over 60,000 professionals, offering financial security.
  • Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with impact both nationally and internationally.
  • Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
  • Autonomy and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
  • Career Plan Tailored to You 📈: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.
  • Continuous Training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).
  • Exclusive Discounts for Your Well-being 🎁: Enjoy perks at gyms, restaurants, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.
  • Competitive Compensation 💰 and flexible benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.
  • 💻 Remote work: 60%, 3 days from home, 2 days in the office.

Hiring process

  • Application review 🔍 - We look at your experience and see if you're a fit for what we're looking for.
  • Initial chat (5-10 min) 📞 - If you get a call from an unknown number, it's us. It'll be a relaxed conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
  • Interview with the talent acquisition team🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career paths, etc.... so that both you and the project team can determine if there's a match.
  • Technical interview 🤝 - You'll meet the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks in detail, and will also ask about your knowledge and technical skills. Additionally, we'll send you some brief psychological and English competency assessments (if required) to better understand your profile.
  • Offer and welcome 🎉 - If everything goes well, you'll join our team and we'll start this new chapter together!

🕒 Estimated time: We aim to keep it agile, around 1-2 weeks.

🎯 What are we looking for?

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development with Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
  • Experience in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions.
  • Experience with ORMs, unit testing, coverage tools, and automation.
  • Knowledge of continuous integration and automated deployments.
  • Proficiency in Git and teamwork in collaborative environments.
  • Ability to lead backend architecture design.
  • Experience in technical coordination with other developers.
  • Minimum English level B2.
  • Valuable knowledge of authentication and authorization.
  • Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Java.
  • Experience in event-driven development with Kafka.
  • Knowledge or experience in MLOps and artificial intelligence.
  • Previous experience with agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
  • Experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analytical, proactive profile with technical vision, responsibility, and adaptability.

Additional information

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of staff and ensuring equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free of any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

¡INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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Spanish company
57000 employees