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Middle Software Engineer Backend

Hybrid in Esparreguera·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Randstad España

5459 open roles

Overview

Salary
€35,000 - €45,000 a year

About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Esparreguera
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience and Technical Stack

3+ years of experience developing software in Java/Kotlin, with a demonstrated ability to adapt, learn, and work with different languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python)

Solid experience in native Java as well as Spring Framework, Spring Boot,

Hibernate/JPA

Practical knowledge of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

Active participation in all phases of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Familiarity with Redis or distributed caching systems

Architecture and Systems Design

Experience in the design and implementation of REST APIs

Knowledge of asynchronous architectures: pipelines, event-driven, message queues (RabbitMQ or similar), task queues

Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems concepts, concurrency, and scaling

Quality, Automation, and Operations

Knowledge of SOLID principles and Clean Code, and experience applying them in projects

Experience in test automation: unit testing, integration testing. Knowledge of TDD, BDD, contract testing, or acceptance tests.

You value the impact that automation has on the efficiency and reliability of systems

Regular use of Pull Requests, Code Reviews, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) and

experience doing pair programming

Knowledge of structured logging, metrics, and alerts in production

Familiarity with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)

Technical Management and Documentation

Ability to identify technical debt and participate in its prioritization

Experience balancing feature delivery with refactoring and code improvements

Participation in the preparation of functional and technical analyses

Ability to contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews

Familiarity with RFC, Design Documents, or ADR (Architecture Decision Records)

Soft Skills

Attention to detail, ownership, good organization, and effective communication

Collaborative working style, open to learning from Senior colleagues and sharing knowledge with the team

Proactivity and desire to grow technically

Proficiency in Spanish (preferably native) and intermediate-advanced level of English

professional

Nice to have

Will Be Valued Positively

Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, concurrency, and scaling in production environments

Advanced experience implementing structured logging, metrics, and alerts in

production

Experience in preparing detailed technical analyses or Design Documents

Active participation in product discussions, roadmap planning, design reviews, and architecture conversations

Advanced experience in TDD, BDD, or contract testing applied in real projects

Experience with Apache Kafka (Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams) for large-scale event-driven architectures

Knowledge of Elasticsearch for advanced search

Experience with API Gateways (e.g., for use with Single Page Applications)

Familiarity with contract testing (e.g., Pact, Spring Cloud Contract, or similar)

Experience using AI as a development assistant (Claude Code with agents, GitHub Copilot, etc.)

Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or AI system integration

Experience mentoring Junior colleagues or participating in the onboarding of new team members

Previous experience in hotel management systems, PMS (Property Management Systems), or booking platforms

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible and conciliatory schedule: Working day from 8:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday (with ~30 minutes for lunch) and 8:00 to 15:00 on Fridays, allowing for better work-life balance throughout the year.

100% on-site working model in Esparraguera offices; after an initial 6 months, 1-2 days of remote work per week could be possible (depending on requirements)

Extended remote work during vacations: Possibility to connect up to 5 days of remote work with your vacations, providing you with greater freedom to travel and enjoy without losing work continuity.

Equipped kitchen and free coffee: Access to kitchen. Free water and coffee in the office.

Day off on your birthday: Enjoy your special day without working.

Team building activities: Regular events to strengthen team cohesion and the work environment.

The role

As a Mid Backend Engineer, you will have an active role in the development and

evolution of our hotel management platform. You will work with increasing autonomy in an environment where you can consolidate your knowledge and continue developing new skills.

Your day-to-day will include designing and implementing complete features from end to end, actively participating in the definition of technical solutions alongside the team, performing code reviews by providing constructive feedback, and collaborating on the continuous improvement of our systems and processes.

You will have the opportunity to propose technical improvements and participate in architecture decisions.

You will work with our technology stack (Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, AWS) in a real production environment, applying development best practices, microservices architecture, and agile methodologies.

You will have the support of Senior colleagues when you need it, but also the trust to make decisions and lead technical initiatives

What you'll do

Some of the tasks and challenges you will encounter:

Develop end-to-end features with autonomy, from technical design to deployment

Optimize high-demand systems by working on a platform that processes thousands of daily bookings with high availability requirements

Lead quality initiatives by implementing advanced testing (TDD, BDD, contract testing) and contributing to reducing technical debt

Design complex integrations with external systems, ensuring data consistency and robust error handling

Improve observability by implementing structured logging, metrics, and alerts that allow for understanding and monitoring systems

Accelerate productivity with AI by integrating tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot into your workflow while maintaining quality standards

Mentor and share knowledge by supporting Junior colleagues and actively participating in pair programming and code reviews

Contribute to architecture decisions by proposing technical improvements and participating in the definition of the technical roadmap

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Apply to the job

  2. Under review · With a Randstad consultant

  3. Shortlisted

  4. Consultant contact

    With a Randstad consultant

    One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

  5. Company decision

    With a client company

    Randstad acts as an intermediary connecting candidates with companies; in some cases final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.

  • The final stages are set by the client company: final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.
  • Randstad does not publish timescales; your application status may not change because of the high volume of applications or because the company manages its own timings.
  • The published statuses only go as far as shortlisting: Randstad does not detail later interviews or assessments.

About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.

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About the company & team

Global and diverse team: Offices in Barcelona and Ibiza, with a team distributed

internationally in the USA and Portugal, enriching the collaborative experience

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