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Java Backend Developer

Remote, Madrid·Added 3 months ago (last checked 13 Oct)

knowmad mood

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Overview

Payments: 12 or 14 salary payments a year
Work mode: Remote (Madrid)
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

✅ Solid experience in Java 17+

✅ Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security

✅ Experience in the design and development of Microservices

✅ Experience working with Kafka

✅ Development and integration of REST APIs

✅ Testing with JUnit 5 and Mockito

✅ Experience with code quality tools such as SonarQube

✅ Ability to work in collaborative environments and agile methodologies

✅ Orientation towards quality, best practices, and continuous improvement

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract
Remote work model 🏡. Option to work from the office, but always at the employee's choice.
Flexible hours ⏰: flexible schedule with entry at 8:30 AM and exit at 6:00 PM, with intensive working hours on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and intensive working hours in summer (July and August) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Vacation 🌴: 22 vacation days + 2 personal days, plus December 24 and 31 off.
Permanent contract 📄: From day one, with the option of 12 or 14 payments.
Flexible compensation 💳: Restaurant card, childcare voucher, health insurance, training, and other benefits with tax advantages.
Benefits club 🎁: Discounts on technology, leisure, and training.
Continuous training 📚: Access to Udemy Business, language courses, official certifications, and technical training. Check our calendar here:
https://www.knowmadmood.com/en/talent/training
Career plan 🚀: Support to grow, specialize, or take on new challenges.
Comprehensive well-being 💚: Nutrition, physical activity, and emotional balance programs.
Work-life balance +LIFE 👨 👩 👧 👦: Personal and family support 24/7.
Inclusive environment 🌍: Diverse and multicultural setting.
Social events 🎮: Activities to connect with the team.

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At knowmad mood, we are committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. We apply our Equality Plan and the principle of non-discrimination in all our recruitment processes.

The role

What you'll do

Develop backend applications with Java and Spring.
Design and implement microservices architectures.
Build and evolve REST APIs and integrations between platforms.
Participate in the development of event-driven solutions with Kafka.
Ensure the quality, security, and performance of applications.
Collaborate on the technical design and evolution of new functionalities.
Participate in the full development, testing, and deployment cycle.
Apply development best practices and continuous improvement.

About knowmad mood

knowmad mood is an IT consulting and technology services company based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise software development. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and DevOps, the company serves clients across sectors including insurance, retail, and manufacturing, offering both project-based consulting and managed services. They operate with a distributed team model, supporting remote and hybrid work across Spain.

For international professionals, knowmad mood offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with many roles available as 100% remote or hybrid positions across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca. The company emphasizes continuous learning and innovation, making it an attractive option for tech talent looking to work on modern stacks like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI platforms. While the company is Spanish-founded, its client base and project scope often require English proficiency, providing opportunities for non-Spanish speakers to integrate.

Industry: IT Consulting
Founded: 2010
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca
Website: knowmadmood.com

Good to know if you are moving

Many roles are offered as 100% remote within Spain, providing flexibility for international hires to live anywhere in the country.
The company has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca, offering options for hybrid work in major Spanish cities.
English proficiency is required for many positions, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
knowmad mood focuses on modern technologies like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
The company supports professional development with a strong emphasis on certifications and continuous learning.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are knowmad mood!

We are a leading company in digital transformation, constantly evolving and at the forefront of technology.

Made up of more than 3,000 creative, digital, and innovative people connected by a shared purpose and capable of building connections with people around the world. A responsible, flexible team with a high capacity to adapt to the needs of our clients and the market, while delivering value, vision, creativity, expertise, professionalism, and passion for technology in every project.

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