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Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

Remote from Spain·Added 4 months ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Senior experience in backend development.
Solid knowledge of Java and/or Kotlin.
Experience in event-oriented architectures.
Experience with Apache Kafka.
Experience with MongoDB databases.
Very high level of English (international working environment).
Ability to work autonomously remotely

The role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with solid experience in modern development ecosystems, specializing in Java/Kotlin technologies, event-driven architectures, and NoSQL databases. The selected person will join a large-scale international project, working in an innovative and highly technological environment.

What you'll do

Development and evolution of backend applications in Java/Kotlin environments.
Design and implementation of event-driven architectures.
Development and integration of solutions based on Apache Kafka.
Design and management of data models on MongoDB.
Participation in modernization and technological evolution initiatives.
Collaboration with international teams in a global environment.
Autonomous work in remote and distributed environments.
Participation in innovative projects related to agentic development architectures.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500
Website: tecdata.es

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Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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