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Backend Engineer - GenAI

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added 5 months ago

This job was published 5 months ago

OLX

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    OLX doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus up to 15%
  • Health and Dental Insurance (extendable to family)
  • Remote or hybrid monthly allowance (incl. transportation supplement)
  • Meal Allowance
  • Gym Membership
  • English and Spanish Classes
  • Tax Declaration Assistance

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Significant professional experience in software development with Python (preferred), Java/Kotlin or Golang.
  • Experience building and scaling large-scale web applications, with an economic mindset and the ability to design well-bounded, maintainable domain systems.
  • Strong experience architecting and building Cloud Native solutions (experience with AWS is a plus!).
  • Exposure to and strong interest in AI/ML systems or GenAI tools/APIs.
  • Eagerness to understand how things work and embrace a "you build it, you run it, you own it" mindset.
  • Focus on high-quality code, debugging, optimization and automation as key priorities.
  • A team player who is open to discussions, cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • A problem solver who approaches challenges with both a technical and user-first mindset to build impactful solutions.

The role

Note: This role is based in Spain.

We are looking for a mid-level Backend Engineer for our GenAI Platform team.

As part of the GenAI Platform team, you will help build the core capabilities that enable teams across the company to develop, integrate and scale products powered by Generative AI.

We utilize Python to develop scalable, cloud-native applications within a microservices architecture. Our services run on Kubernetes in AWS, with automated build and deployment pipelines managed through GitLab CI/CD.

If you're passionate about solving technical challenges and scaling cloud systems, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do

  • Taking part in planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Contributing to complex technical projects, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable software solutions.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. This includes delegating tasks, providing feedback, and facilitating team communication
  • Driving innovation by encouraging new ideas, shaping software development, and collaborating closely with product management to create user-centric solutions
  • Developing and deploying cloud-native solutions using GitLab CI/CD to AWS, contributing to broader engineering strategy and cross-team collaboration.
  • Creating impact outside of your team by helping drive the Engineering strategy and contributing to cross-team collaboration through inter-team working groups or community guilds, among others.

What we'll give you:

If you think this is the role for you, send your application in English, and let's talk!

If you'd like to learn more about us, take a look around our careers page and the OLX Group website. Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our OLX Group Engineering Blog.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

  1. Apply

  2. First interview

    With a recruiter · 30–90 min

    About the role, your experience and ambitions, with time for your questions and any accommodation requests.

  3. Second interview

    With hiring manager or team members · 30–90 min

    Assessment of technical and soft skills and a chance to learn about the team and company.

  4. Feedback and offer · With a recruiter

  • Interviews usually last 30 to 90 minutes depending on the stage and role.
  • Unsuccessful candidates hear back within one to two weeks.

Hiring process

  • Recruiter Interview
  • Engineering Manager Interview
  • System Design Interview
  • Live Coding Interview

About OLX

OLX Group is a global online classifieds marketplace platform, operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The company connects buyers and sellers across categories like real estate, vehicles, and consumer goods, and is one of the world's largest classifieds businesses, with a strong focus on building trusted and safe digital marketplaces.

In Spain, OLX Group has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona serving as a hub for product, engineering, and design talent. The company's Spanish operations are a key part of its global product and technology organization, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on large-scale consumer platforms with a strong emphasis on product quality, safety, and user experience. The work culture is described as collaborative and data-driven, with a focus on innovation and impact.

Industry
Classifieds
Founded
2006
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
olxgroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • OLX Group operates in over 25 countries, offering international professionals a chance to work in a truly global environment.
  • The company's tech hubs in Barcelona and Madrid are key centers for product and engineering roles, offering opportunities for international talent.
  • OLX is a product-driven company with a strong focus on user experience and safety, making it an interesting place for product managers, designers, and engineers.
  • The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on data and experimentation.
  • OLX Group is part of the Prosus/Naspers group, providing the stability and resources of a large global tech investor.

In their own words

About the company & team

We're building marketplace sustainable ecosystems that millions of people depend on every month - to buy and sell cars, find homes, land jobs, and trade secondhand goods. It's commerce that matters: safe, smart, and environmentally responsible.

We do this with courage to innovate, commitment to outcomes, collaboration across 50+ nationalities and 7 markets, and a customer-led approach that puts real people first. Add a desire to win - and you get a culture that's ambitious, fast-moving, and built on trust.

Our brands - including AutoTrader, OLX, Otomoto Property24, and more - are loved by millions. And we're backed by Prosus, one of the world's largest tech investors.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.

Additional information

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!

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