Engineer II Backend

TL;DR

Engineer II Backend: Developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services using Go and JVM technologies with an accent on AWS cloud infrastructure and observability tools. Focus on designing reliable backend architecture, improving system scalability, and ensuring performance for global delivery platform services.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain with partial remote work flexibility within Europe

Company

Leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries, focused on fast, easy delivery powered by technology and people.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain backend services primarily using Go and JVM-based languages.
• Collaborate on architecture and integration strategies for new services.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency using AWS Cloud Services.
• Use observability tools like Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and reliability issues.

Requirements

• Location: Based in or able to work in Barcelona, Spain
• English: Intermediate to advanced proficiency required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of backend development experience with Go, Java, Python, or Kotlin.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services and observability tools.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Nice to have

• Experience with Feature Flagging and A/B Testing systems.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in fast-paced agile environments.
• Passion for maintainable and scalable code.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity plan if applicable.
• Private health insurance.
• Monthly hirify.global credits for beta app features.
• Discounts on transportation, food, and childcare.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Work from home two days a week and up to three weeks remote work per year.
• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing benefits including online therapy.