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Senior Backend Engineer

Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added over a year ago

This job was published a year ago

Qualifyze

6 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €60,000 - €70,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €3,460 - €3,950 a month after tax, or €3,480 - €4,110 under the Beckham regime.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Qualifyze, our salary ranges are transparent internally, and we aim to follow a similar approach externally. For this role, we’re happy to share a reference point within the band: the expected salary range is around 60.000€ – 70.000 €, centered around the median.

Final compensation will depend on experience and performance during the process, with some flexibility within the range.

  • 💰Competitive, annually reviewed compensation package

  • 🌴Country vacation package that increases with your tenure

  • 🏋🏽‍♀️Country specific benefits offering incl. private health care, fitness and meal allowances

  • 🚀Annual personal development budget to increase your impact

  • 🌎Hybrid working mode, plus up to 3 months of the year work from anywhere.

  • 💻All the best kit and tools to work effectively

  • 🎉Annual in person all company event and celebration in Europe

  • 👫Working with an exceptional team, doing some of the best work of your career

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong experience in Java/Springboot.

  • Experience with PostgreSQL.

  • Pragmatic approach to technical solutions.

  • Proficient in clean architectures, good practices and testing

  • Hands-on experience with event-driven systems.

  • Nice to have: experience designing systems with security and compliance by default, following best practices for regulated environments.

Languages

  • You’ll be working in an international environment, so daily communication will be in English.

The role

Founded in 2019, Qualifyze is a leading company in supply chain compliance management in the Life Sciences industry, trusted by over 1,500 pharmaceutical and healthcare companies globally. Our digital suite of solutions connects manufacturers, suppliers, and a global network of more than 250 auditors and quality experts.

With a track record of over 4,500 audits across 85+ countries and the largest and most accurate supplier network and data analytics tools, Qualifyze stands as the all-in-one partner for quality compliance and supply chain risk mitigation in the Life Sciences sector.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Tech department, specifically the Engineering team. You’ll be part of a growing team of over 50 people working across engineering and data. 

At Qualifyze, software engineering is more than just writing code, it’s about shaping the future. We’re looking for engineers who understand that every line they write contributes to tomorrow’s legacy. On our team, you’ll focus on shortening feedback loops, building scalable solutions, and maintaining clear communication with the business. You’ll champion clean architectures, solid testing strategies, and domain-driven design principles to ensure we deliver real value, every step of the way.

What you'll do

  • Guide backend architecture, testing, and technical decisions across teams, ensuring scalable, high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.

  • Own and solve complex tasks within large projects, or lead small projects independently.

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members, the DevOps team, product managers, and the design team. You will lead the technical approach  translating product requirements into clear, functional solutions.

  • Mentor peers and support pragmatic decision-making, balancing business priorities with technical needs.

  • Follow, contribute to, and ensure adherence to our team’s working agreements.

  • Work autonomously, taking ownership of stories, programming, and coordinating tasks without external assistance.

About Qualifyze

Qualifyze is a HealthTech company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, that provides a digital platform for managing supplier and vendor qualification in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. The company streamlines quality audits and compliance processes, helping organizations reduce risk and improve efficiency. Qualifyze operates across Europe and has a growing team of engineers, data scientists, and quality professionals.

In Spain, Qualifyze has a significant remote-friendly presence, with multiple open roles for engineers, data scientists, and quality auditors. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation and digital transformation in the highly regulated healthcare sector. For international professionals, Qualifyze offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and data engineering projects while contributing to a mission-driven organization that improves patient safety and supply chain integrity.

Industry
HealthTech
Founded
2018
Employees
50–200
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany

Good to know if you are moving

  • Qualifyze offers remote positions in Spain, allowing flexibility for international hires.
  • The company is focused on the life sciences sector, which is highly regulated and offers stable career opportunities.
  • As a growing startup, employees may have the chance to take on diverse responsibilities and grow with the company.
  • The team is international, with English likely being the working language, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Spain is a key market for Qualifyze, with multiple roles in engineering and data science.

In their own words

Additional information

We believe in a human-led hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually by our Talent Acquisition team, and neither Talent Acquisition nor Hiring Managers use AI to screen, filter, rank, assess, or make decisions about candidates, including during interviews and assessments. During interviews, AI may be used only to support note-taking and transcription. 

All hiring decisions are made by people!

At Qualifyze we actively support the power of diversity, uniting complementary talents and perspectives to address new challenges. Our collective strengths help us to find innovative solutions and turn difficulties into opportunities. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and feels heard.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age.  Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and respect, and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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