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Mid Level Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 7 days ago

Parser Digital

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Parser Digital doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “3+ years of experience Software Development with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
  • The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
  • A highly competitive compensation package.
  • Medical insurance.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience Software Development with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
  • Built and maintained software projects/products in production environments within public or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in a JVM language, with moderate familiarity with other applicable languages.
  • Experience with data storage (SQL, NoSQL), designing scalable API access patterns, and building integrations between distributed services.
  • Understanding of relevant technologies within their specialization as part of a broader ecosystem.
  • Ability to grasp how projects fit within the team's objectives.
  • Experience working with moderately complex systems.
  • Ability to test and monitor personal code effectively.
  • Familiarity with testing and monitoring tools.
  • Proficiency in debugging applications.
  • Understanding of how team goals align with business needs.

The role

This position offers you the opportunity to join a fast growing technology organization that is redefining productivity paradigms in the software engineering industry.

Thanks to our flexible, distributed model of global operation and the high caliber of our experts, we have enjoyed triple digit growth over the past five years, creating amazing career opportunities for our people.

At Parser, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Backend Engineer to join our development team.

What you'll do

  • Develop and test standard software applications, related programs, and procedures to ensure they meet design requirements.
  • Collaborate with team members to co-develop solutions and resolve problems.
  • Seize opportunities to build new technical expertise in a specific engineering area.
  • Understand the significance of system and technology integration, as well as the fundamental features and processes involved.
  • Apply software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and computer science fundamentals to write clean, maintainable, optimized, and modular code with clear naming conventions.
  • Utilise database design knowledge to address data requirements.
  • Help coordinate stakeholder input and collaboration efforts when developing solutions to issues.
  • Think broadly, recognizing when policies and processes should be standardized and when variations across the organization are necessary.
  • Complete tasks and/or provide data to support the implementation of holistic solutions that integrate structure, people, processes, and technology.
  • Apply formal training methods to current workloads.
  • Report clearly on work status.

How you'll work

  • Madrid, Spain: Hybrid model, 3 days per week in the office

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in JVM languages (such as Java, Scala, or Kotlin), consistently apply software engineering principles to business contexts, lead small, well-defined projects, contribute as a supporting team member on complex projects, and proactively identify inefficiencies in existing systems.

About Parser Digital

Parser (Parser Limited) is a technology consultancy focused on "Applied AI for measurable impact", delivering AI implementation, product development, and technology modernisation for global organisations. It describes itself as "Boutique by design", combining strategic consulting with hands-on delivery in a single team, with expertise spanning product, engineering, data, quality, and AI. The company holds ISO 27001 certification for information security management and was an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2024.

Good to know if you are moving

  • Parser has co-working bases in two Spanish cities: Barcelona (Utopicus Torre Marenostrum) and Madrid (Networkia Castellana).
  • The company works with a hybrid model: "We work anywhere our clients are, with teams assembled globally, around each challenge."
  • Multiple senior engineering roles are currently open in Spain, including Site Reliability Engineer, AI Engineer, Backend (Java/Kotlin, Golang), Mobile (KMP, iOS, React Native), Data Engineer, DevOps, and Fullstack positions.
  • Parser is ISO 27001 certified for information security management.
  • The company describes its work as "High-stakes work for global clients, high-calibre teams, and growth driven by talent and ambition."

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