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Python Developer

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Paradigma Digital doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Freedom with responsibility
We trust people to organize their work flexibly, favoring a balance between personal and professional life without losing sight of the objectives and the impact of our work. You will have the possibility to work in a remote or hybrid work model.

A leading community
You will be part of an active, agile, and technological community, where you can share knowledge, learn from other experts, and contribute to the development of industry best practices.

Support from day one
You will have the support of a Buddy who will help you with your integration, resolve your doubts, and facilitate your feeling part of Paradigma from the start.

Technical excellence as our identity
We are passionate about technology and we bet on the continuous development of our capabilities. Knowledge, quality, and constant improvement are part of our culture.
We also bet on continuous learning, and you will have access to an annual training plan, official certifications, and learning spaces designed to boost your professional development.

Benefits
In addition to a close and collaborative work environment, we offer 100% subsidized medical insurance, flexible compensation through Edenred, 25 days of annual vacation, and other benefits oriented toward people's well-being.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a backend development profile with solid experience in the Python and Django ecosystem, with a clear orientation toward performance, scalability, and software quality. We value people with an analytical mindset, capable of identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements.

We are especially interested in someone proactive, with autonomy in their day-to-day, and with a desire to learn and share knowledge with the team. A person committed to best practices, system observability, and automation, who feels comfortable incorporating AI-assisted development tools into their work.

  • Python, with solid experience in backend development.
  • Django and Django Rest Framework, with special attention to API performance.
  • PostgreSQL, including query optimization and performance tuning.
  • Redis/Valkey.
  • Celery for asynchronous processing and task queues.
  • OpenTelemetry and Datadog for monitoring, log management, and observability.
  • GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Claude Code or other AI-assisted development tools.
  • High level of Spanish and English.

The role

Are you passionate about Python and do you have solid experience with Django? We are looking for a backend professional who enjoys building fast, robust, and observable APIs, and who wants to continue growing in the performance optimization of every layer of the system, from the database to continuous delivery. If you are motivated to work on demanding platforms alongside a high-level technical team, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications with Python and Django, guaranteeing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
  • Build and optimize REST APIs with Django Rest Framework, focusing on their performance and efficiency.
  • Analyze and optimize PostgreSQL database performance: queries, indexes, and data modeling.
  • Implement caching strategies and in-memory data management with Redis/Valkey.
  • Develop and maintain asynchronous processing and background tasks with Celery.
  • Instrument applications with OpenTelemetry and integrate monitoring, logs, and metrics in Datadog to ensure system observability.
  • Define, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
  • Incorporate AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code, into the team's workflow to improve productivity and code quality.
  • Contribute to technical decisions and the continuous improvement of architecture and development practices.

About Paradigma Digital

Paradigma Digital is a Spanish technology consultancy that brands itself as "la boutique de tecnología con personalidad". It helps companies launch their digital success through strategy, technology and experience, with service lines spanning cloud native engineering, data intelligence, strategic design and legacy modernization. After 15 years of experience it has grown to more than 600 professionals and has worked hand in hand with some 120 clients, including Telefónica, MAPFRE, PRISA and EUROCONTROL, and holds alliances with Red Hat, AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft.

Its current openings are concentrated in AI, cloud, data platform, security and software engineering roles, with many positions offered fully remote ("a distancia") or hybrid based in Madrid.

Employees
600+

Good to know if you are moving

  • Many current openings (e.g. AI Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevSecOps Engineer) are full-time permanent roles based in Madrid or offered remotely/hybrid.
  • The company has more than 600 professionals and has worked with around 120 clients.
  • Clients include Telefónica, MAPFRE, Santalucía, PRISA and EUROCONTROL, with alliances with Red Hat, AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft.
  • Open roles are concentrated in AI, cloud, data platform, security and software engineering.

In their own words

About the company & team

Get to know us better here: YouTube Paradigma Digital

Additional information

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
At Paradigma, equality is key. We create an environment where all people are welcome, regardless of gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other condition. We work to guarantee equal pay and equal opportunities.
Disability certificates will be valued.

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