Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Fintech): Designing and optimizing data pipelines and backend services for a wealth management SaaS platform with an accent on ETL/ELT processes and high-performance Python development. Focus on building scalable data ingestion systems, database schema design, and ensuring pipeline integrity in a bilingual environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Barcelona office (Hybrid)

Salary: €35,000 – €50,000 gross per year

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing fintech startup based in Barcelona, providing a wealth management SaaS platform that aggregates financial asset data for institutions.

What you will do

• Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
• Write clean, performant Python code for high-volume data processing.
• Collaborate on SQL and NoSQL database schema design and query optimization.
• Implement comprehensive testing and data quality checks to ensure pipeline reliability.
• Deploy and iterate on infrastructure using CI/CD practices and Docker.

Requirements

• Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Strong Python engineering skills with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Solid experience building and operating data pipelines and ETL/ELT patterns.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and containerization tools like Docker.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive tasks to production.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent contract with flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work model with a modern office in Barcelona.
• Health insurance and flexible compensation via Alan.
• Subsidized digital canteen (50% coverage).
• Yearly training budget for professional development.
• Team-building events and a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Hiring process

• Initial chat with People Business Partner.
• Meeting with the Tech Team.
• Technical test and final interview.