Applications Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Meal allowances

Internet compensation

Training courses

Gym coverage

Health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Axpo Group is seeking an experienced IT engineer in Madrid to develop and maintain software supporting energy trading processes. You'll be tasked with integrating data logistics and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires expertise in programming (Python preferred), cloud services (particularly Azure), and a solid understanding of database technologies.

Flexible working hours, meal allowances, and comprehensive health insurance are among the many benefits offered.

Formación

• 5+ years' experience in software development, particularly with Python.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, especially Azure.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and task scheduling tools like Apache Airflow.
• Proficient in English (C1 level); Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain software solutions for trading and energy data logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for aligning business needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Design and maintain data integration services and storage solutions.

Conocimientos

Software Development (Python, C#, Java)

Cloud Infrastructure (preferably Azure)

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Database Technologies (PostgreSQL)

Workflow Orchestration Tools (Apache Airflow)

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Descripción del empleo

Workload: 80–100%
Welcome to where energy meets technology! As one of our engineers, you will be at the core of the IT applications powering some of our critical energy and trading processes. Building on your technical experience and pragmatic mindset, you will be directly involved in shaping and transforming our applications landscape. If you are an experienced IT engineer that likes software development, has a knack for data and business analysis, and a passion for developing innovative solutions, we want you!

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain software and solutions that support our trading business and our energy data logistics, managing the energy volumes and all related data flowing across our IT application landscape.
• Build, extend and maintain our internal data management framework, including its API layer, high‑available and scalable services and the foundational tooling that other engineers across the organisation depend on daily.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand their needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and translating these into well‑designed, business‑driven solutions.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, ensuring solutions are cost‑effective, sustainable and built to last.
• Design, develop and maintain robust data integration and ingestion services to ensure seamless, reliable data flow between internal systems, applications and storage layers.
• Define, implement and maintain data models as well as performant, scalable and resilient storage solutions.
• Establish and implement tooling to improve overall data quality and lineage capabilities across the platform.
• Shape, maintain, monitor and manage our applications and system infrastructure and automate associated tasks to test, deploy and monitor them.
• Collaborate with our internal infrastructure team on cloud solutions, with hands‑on involvement in IaaS provisioning and maintenance.

What you bring & who you are:

• You are a competent developer (5+ years' experience) with practical knowledge in one or more widely adopted programming languages (Python, C#, Java or similar). Python will be the main language but not the only one you will use with us.
• You have worked with cloud infrastructure and services (preferably Azure) and ideally have demonstrated hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and the broader DevOps practices.
• You have a working knowledge of database technologies (preferably PostgreSQL).
• You bring practical experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Prefect or similar, ensuring efficient scheduling and monitoring of data workflows.
• Being a hands‑on problem solver, complex problem analysis and solution‑design thinking are among your core strengths.
• You bring strong communication skills and can adapt to, manage and influence a variety of business and IT stakeholders.
• You are proficient in English (C1); Spanish is a plus.
• Valued: wide experience in IT software development, maintenance, support, infrastructure together with data engineering and data‑oriented applications and solutions.
• Preferred: deep understanding of the energy and/or trading industry.

About the team:

Joining our team means becoming part of a small but mighty group, where you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape the applications landscape behind critical energy trading processes. We move fast, value pragmatic thinking and take real pride in the solutions we deliver. If you’re looking to make a tangible impact and leave your mark on the energy trading business, this is the place to do it.

Benefits:

• Working Hours – we offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.
• Meal Allowances – you can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on‑site.
• Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.
• Internet Compensation – we cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.
• Training Courses – we offer a variety of industry‑specific training courses and a learning channel.
• Gym Coverage – 90% coverage benefit provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day.
• Health Insurance – we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non‑discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.