Backend Engineer

Marosa by Wolters Kluwer; Vigo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully stocked kitchen snacks

Metropolitan gym membership

Job summary

Marosa by Wolters Kluwer in Vigo, Spain is seeking a Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. You will build and maintain backend systems powering our tax-tech products used by multinational clients, collaborating with experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, plus Docker and CI/CD; you will tackle performance, reliability, and security while contributing to code reviews and deployment processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of backend or fullstack experience.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot skills.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Understanding scalable systems and performance.
• Proactive, communicative, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services.
• Design and evolve REST APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend, PMs, and designers.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and deployments.

Skills

Backend

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Code reviews

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud-native

Job description

Marosa is a leading FinTech company based in Vigo, specialising in tax technology. Our mission is to simplify global VAT compliance for multinational companies through powerful and user-centric software.

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will contribute to building and maintaining the backend systems that power our core products used by multinational clients, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and evolve RESTful APIs consumed by internal and external clients.
• Work on system architecture, performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, and actively participate in code reviews.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in production environments.
• Help improve engineering standards, tooling, and backend best practices.
• Learn from experienced colleagues and grow within a strong engineering culture.

What We Are Looking For

• Around 3-5 years of professional experience as a Backend or Fullstack Engineer, with a clear focus on backend development.
• Solid knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and common backend architecture patterns.
• Experience working with REST APIs.
• Understanding of scalable systems, data consistency, and performance considerations.
• A proactive attitude, ownership of your work, and strong communication skills in a collaborative environment.
• Interest in continuous learning and improving both individual and team performance.

Bonus:

• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud-native environments.
• Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architectures.

Why Join Us?

• Build real-world FinTech products that solve complex problems for global enterprises.
• Join a collaborative and ambitious team where your input will directly shape the product.
• Develop your skills through exposure to modern technologies and experienced colleagues.
• Thrive in a culture that values ownership, growth, and impact.
• Enjoy great perks, including a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and a Metropolitan gym membership.

If you are ready to work on products used by multinational companies, we would love to meet you!