Backend Engineer (Java) - Barcelona

Merlin Digital Partner; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading IT and digital company seeks a Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to design and maintain scalable backend systems. You will utilize your expertise in Java and SQL databases to develop APIs and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend development, strong skills in Spring Boot, and is fluent in English. Join a young, dynamic team in a fast-scaling company with excellent career growth opportunities.

Servicios

Young, dynamic, and multicultural team

Opportunity to grow in an international company

Career development plan

Formación

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build robust and scalable RESTful APIs to support frontend and third-party integrations.
• Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile methodologies

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are Merlin Digital Partner! A leading IT and digital headhunting company who stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience.
We've successfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweights such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Factorial, among others.

Our emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes. Our mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent. What sets us apart is our in-depth understanding of each partner (being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence.

We are currently looking for a Sr Backend Engineer (Java).

Our partner is a fast-growing tech startup that helps hotels increase their website revenue by personalizing and optimizing the booking experience. They operate in more than 30 countries worldwide, supporting hundreds of hotels in improving their online performance.

The Mission

As a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Java and SQL databases, you will be part of a dynamic engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that support high-traffic, data-driven web applications.

The Role

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build robust and scalable RESTful APIs to support frontend and third-party integrations.
• Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases, ensuring performance, data integrity, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and other engineering teams to define and deliver new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the codebase.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend and performance-related issues.
• Document technical solutions, architecture decisions, and processes when needed.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Good understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance.
• Experience working with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced, bilingual, or native level of English.

Benefits

• Young, dynamic, and multicultural team.
• Opportunity to grow in an international and fast-scaling company.
• Career development plan within the company.

Are you ready to be part of the challenge? Contact us!