TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Life Sciences): Developing scalable backend solutions and guiding architecture and testing strategies for supply chain compliance software in the Life Sciences industry with an accent on clean architecture, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design. Focus on solving complex backend challenges, mentoring peers, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a regulated environment.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain with remote work allowed within Spain

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading company in supply chain compliance management for the Life Sciences industry, trusted globally by pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

What you will do

Guide backend architecture, testing, and technical decisions ensuring scalable and high-quality delivery.
Own and solve complex backend tasks or lead small projects independently.
Collaborate effectively with engineering, DevOps, product, and design teams to translate requirements into solutions.
Mentor peers and support pragmatic technical decision-making balancing business and technical needs.
Follow and contribute to team working agreements and work autonomously on assigned tasks.

Requirements

Must be able to work in English daily in an international environment.
Must have legal work permit or be open to relocating to Spain.
Strong backend engineering expertise with experience in clean architectures and testing.
Hands-on experience with event-driven systems and PostgreSQL databases.
Pragmatic approach to technical solutions and alignment with team practices.

Nice to have

Experience designing systems with security and compliance for regulated environments.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive annually reviewed compensation package.
Country vacation package increasing with tenure.
Country-specific benefits including private health care, fitness, and meal allowances.
Annual personal development budget.
3 months per year work from anywhere.
Annual in-person company event in Europe.