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Python Backend Developer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 25 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Indra

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

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  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

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Benefits

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “✅ Grado en Ingeniería Informática o titulación equivalente.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go ahead, get to know our offer and tell us what you can bring to the table! 🚀

✅ Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification.

✅ Minimum of 3 years of experience in backend development with Python.

✅ Demonstrable experience working with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

✅ Solid knowledge of ORM libraries and database access.

✅ Experience with testing tools, code coverage, and software quality assurance.

✅ Knowledge of continuous integration, unit testing, and automated deployments.

✅ Ability to ensure the quality, maintainability, and scalability of developed solutions.

✅ B2 English level to participate in meetings and work with technical documentation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, with financial security.

• Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an 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 under a hybrid model.

• Career plan tailored to you 📈: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.

• Continuous training 📚: at Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).

• Exclusive discounts for your well-being 🎁: Enjoy advantages at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.

• Competitive compensation 💰 and flexible benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

The role

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of advanced technological solutions in the cybersecurity field, designing robust, resilient, and scalable architectures that enable our clients to face current and future technological challenges.

💻 Join our cyberdefense innovation team!

In our position as a leading cybersecurity company, we want to strengthen our team with a Python Backend Developer to participate in strategic software development projects, contributing to the design, construction, and evolution of high-performance backend services within innovative and mission-critical technological environments.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using Python as the main technology.

• Participate in the definition of scalable, robust, and maintainable backend architectures.

• Develop solutions using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django, following best software development practices.

• Design and implement APIs and services that ensure efficient communication between systems and applications.

• Use ORM libraries for data management and access, ensuring the efficiency and quality of performed operations.

• Implement unit tests and validation processes that ensure the quality and stability of the developed software.

• Participate in continuous integration and automated deployment processes within collaborative environments.

• Manage versions and development cycles using code control tools such as Git.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Profile review

  2. First contact

    With recruitment team · Phone call · 5–10 min

    A short call to get to know you and answer your questions.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team

    A meeting with the team, who explain the project and day-to-day tasks and explore your technical knowledge; it may include short aptitude and English tests.

  4. Offer and welcome

  • The technical interview may include short psychological aptitude and English tests if needed.
  • The first call may come from an unknown number.

Hiring process

  • Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
  • First contact (5-10 min) 📞: If you receive a call from an unknown number, it's our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
  • Technical interview 🤝: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief psychological and English competency tests (if necessary).
  • Interview with the talent acquisition team 🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can analyze if there is a match.
  • Offer and welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin this new stage together!

Estimated Process Duration: 2 weeks.

About Indra

Indra is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a leader in IT and defense systems. It provides advanced solutions in air traffic management, defense electronics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, Indra operates in more than 140 countries, making it one of Europe's largest defense and technology firms.

In Spain, Indra has a strong presence with major offices in Madrid, Alcobendas, and other cities, and it is a key player in the national defense and aerospace sectors. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and cybersecurity to project management and software development. Indra's work culture emphasizes innovation and technical excellence, and it actively recruits international talent, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in defense, space, and digital transformation.

Industry
IT and Defense
Founded
1993
Employees
50,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Alcobendas

Good to know if you are moving

  • Indra is a major defense contractor, offering opportunities to work on advanced defense systems like SCAPA and NGWS.
  • The company has a strong focus on innovation, with significant investment in R&D and technology development.
  • Indra provides hybrid and remote work options for many roles, offering flexibility for international hires.
  • With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Indra offers a chance to live in Spain's two largest cities.
  • Indra is a global leader in air traffic management, with its systems used in over 100 countries.

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Additional information

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing 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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