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Backend Solutions Expert in Majadahonda

On-site in Majadahonda·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

Mapfre

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Work mode
On-site, Majadahonda
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Mapfre is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Majadahonda.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Higher education in a field linked to software computing is required, along with accredited professional experience in similar functions and knowledge of at least five years. Fluency in Spanish and English is necessary. Knowledge in business models and processes such as business administration, financial accounting, digital marketing, social relations, innovation, human resources management, etc., will be valued.

· Languages and frameworks - specifically in Python/Django and Java/Struts

· Microservices and event architectures - specifically on Docker, K8s, Kafka, and Confluent containers.

· Cloud - specifically in AWS and Azure, and their storage services such as S3, database services such as RDS, etc.

· Relational and NoSQL databases - with ORM knowledge for integration with them.

· DevOps and CI/CD - specifically on Jenkins and ArgoCD systems

· Monitoring and observability - specifically on Graylog, Grafana, and Splunk systems

Languages

· Spanish

· English

The role

The position of Expert Backend Solutions and Integrations Engineer will be responsible for leading the developments required by the Administration and Support Platform, both in the initial phases of technical requirement gathering and design, as well as in the documentation and certification phases of the developed solutions. Additionally, extensive experience in managing development squads is necessary to guarantee the viability and delivery of the commitments of the initiatives to be developed.

Extensive technical experience will be required in the development of software solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures, built on Java and Python frameworks in Cloud infrastructures. Regarding databases, the expert backend solutions and integrations engineer must possess sufficient proficiency to implement assigned initiatives under both SQL relational database systems and NoSQL systems.

The integration of the capabilities offered by the platform from the various MAPFRE assets is crucial for exploitation and reuse; therefore, the expert backend solutions and integrations engineer will be responsible for the definition and verification of the integration models built through RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and EDA to guarantee the efficiency, optimization, and integrability of the built capabilities.

Accredit 5 years of professional experience in the required functions and knowledge

What you'll do

· Leadership: they must lead the assigned initiatives to guarantee the correct execution of the committed requirements, managing the demand for needs and possible changes in scope that arise during the execution of the construction of the initiatives.

· Prime Contract: they must maintain an adequate relationship with the provider(s) involved in the construction of the initiatives to ensure best practices in the development squads and their interested involvement in the development of the necessary solution.

· Monitoring, progress, and status: they must coordinate the follow-up sessions of the committed work and the status of the delivered systems, in order to identify and manage bugs found.

They must ensure compliance with the planned roadmap of the committed deliveries. They must ensure compliance with delivery deadlines.

· Technical architecture: they must participate in the definition and technical design required for the solution to be developed, ensuring the stability of the architecture instrumented by the MAPFRE architecture and DevOps areas, and the security requirements established by the DISMA areas. They must ensure the use of design patterns, models, and strategies required by the solution to guarantee maximum stability and minimum risk, the best performance, and the highest reuse of the constructed software.

· Technical documentation: they must be responsible for the delivery of documentation and its maintenance in MAPFRE's internal communication systems for technical dissemination.

· Backlog management: they must coordinate backlog items both depending on the delivery of a specific initiative, as well as evolutive and corrective items that may be required, prioritizing work according to assigned capacity and relevance.

· Certification: they must lead the certification processes of the developed solutions and guarantee the quality and functionality of deliveries before production deployment.

· Optimization and improvement: they must have the capacity for process analysis in search of optimization and improvement, identifying the main pain points to be resolved.

· Technical evangelization: they must participate in possible deliberations regarding the evangelization of the capabilities offered by the platform, preparing the necessary documentation as well as its technical defense. They must participate in forums and events that help in resolving doubts and disseminating the developed capabilities with other MAPFRE areas. They must participate in proofs of concept, pilots, or prototypes that may be of interest to the platform.

· Expert support: they must offer support to the construction squads to resolve technical issues relating to the construction of the software solution in the areas of management, infrastructure, CI/CD tools, DevSecOps practices, MAPFRE work tools for initiative management, etc.

COMPETENCIES

In addition to technical knowledge, we are looking for a person capable of leading, making decisions, and navigating complex initiatives, with:

· Commitment

· Business Knowledge

· Financial and budgetary skill.

· Results Orientation

· Initiative. Proactivity

· Customer service orientation

· Social relationship skills: clients and providers.

· Negotiation capacity.

· Capacity for innovation and transformation.

· Leadership

· Teamwork

· Planning

· Analytical Thinking

· Analysis and Decision Making

· Problem Solving

· Impact and Influence

· Flexibility

· Adaptability. High tolerance for change and prompt adaptation to it

· Orientation toward Order and Quality

· Fluent oral and written communication.

· Open mindset and broad vision. Respect for other cultures and customs.

Hiring process

3 steps4 interviews
  1. First point of contact

    With recruitment team

    Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.

  2. Interview with Human Resources

    With HR team

    Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team · 1–2 sessions

    One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.

About Mapfre

Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.

In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1933
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mapfre is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a large presence in Barcelona and other Spanish cities.
  • The company offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions in data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • Mapfre has a strong commitment to digital transformation, investing in AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
  • International hires may find opportunities in the company's global operations, especially in Latin America and Europe.
  • The company provides a stable work environment with a focus on long-term career development.
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