Mid Python Back-End Engineer

RavenPack; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading analytics provider in Madrid is seeking an experienced Python Back-End Engineer to develop backend services and RESTful APIs for their innovative AI platform. The ideal candidate will collaborate with talented teams and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role offers competitive compensation, learning opportunities, and a hybrid working model.

Servicios

Learning and growth opportunities

Access to learning materials

Impact on tech stack and processes

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Diversity in the workplace

Formación

• 2+ years of Python backend development experience.
• Production experience with REST APIs.
• Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design and deliver new solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.

Conocimientos

Python backend development

REST APIs (Flask / FastAPI)

SQL and NoSQL databases

AWS cloud services

Microservices architecture

Quality and test automation

Version control

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills in English

Herramientas

Docker

Elasticsearch

Descripción del empleo

RavenPack | Real-Time Analytics from Unstructured Data

RavenPack is the leading provider of insights and technology for data-driven companies, trusted by the world’s top hedge funds, banks, and asset managers.

Our platform processes 40,000+ sources in 13 languages, mapping millions of entities to deliver sentiment, relevance, and impact scores.

From alpha generation and risk management to ESG analytics and portfolio optimization, RavenPack helps firms compress research cycles and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

In 2024, it launched Bigdata.com, an agentic AI platform that unites premium, unique, and real‑time financial datasets with powerful search. Professionals can gain instant insights with ready-to-use AI agents or build their own to accelerate research, automate workflows, and enhance returns. Backed by more than two decades of RavenPack’s AI expertise, Bigdata.com is redefining how financial professionals leverage AI to unlock smarter, faster decisions.

Discover why the world’s leading financial institutions trust RavenPack to power their AI and predictive analytics.

About RavenPack

The AI revolution is here, and it's changing the world as we know it.

At RavenPack, we are at the forefront of this transformation, developing the next generation of AI tools for the finance industry. We combine 20 years of experience as a leading big data analytics provider with the agility and innovation of an AI startup.

Our recently launched product, Bigdata.com, is a next‑generation, AI‑driven platform that allows our clients—including some of the world's most successful hedge funds, banks, and portfolio managers—to transform their decision‑making and increase their efficiency by integrating public information into their models and workflows.

Join a Company that is Powering the Future of Finance with AI

RavenPack has been recognized as the Best Alternative Data Provider by WatersTechnology and has been included in this year's Top 100 Next Unicorns by Viva Technology.

About the Role

RavenPack is seeking an experienced Python Back‑End Engineer, with proven experience working in fast moving, high‑performance engineering teams.

You will be part of the team taking care of our core authentication and payments systems. You will have the chance to build mission‑critical solutions that support our AI agentic workflows and other services within the Bigdata.com platform.

You will have the opportunity to work with our ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Analytics teams, operating on the cutting edge of technology and delivering best‑in‑class solutions for our global customers.

This position is ideal for a skilled, hands‑on, self‑motivated, and enthusiastic engineer who will thrive in an innovative, high‑paced environment—building, deploying, and iterating rapidly on a new, innovative product at the center of the AI technology revolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design and deliver new solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code following best practices and coding standards
• Build and maintain comprehensive, automated test suites
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical design discussions
• Contribute to documentation, observability, and continuous improvement efforts
• Work with a high level of autonomy, delivering high‑quality work with minimal supervision
• Embrace a hands‑on, full‑ownership approach by tackling any task necessary to deliver results
• Keep up to date with advancements in software engineering, machine learning, and AI to recommend and incorporate leading technologies and practices into the organization

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Python backend development experience
• Production experience with REST APIs (Flask / FastAPI)
• Proven experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• AWS cloud services (Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.) or equivalent in different cloud providers (GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Microservices architecture
• Quality and test automation (unittest, pytest, JMeter, etc.)
• Understanding of version control best practices
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow across the full tech stack

Nice to Have

• API‑first design using OAuth, JWT, and API Keys
• Experience in building real‑time, event‑driven systems
• Elasticsearch or similar search technologies
• Experience using AI Coding Assistants in day‑to‑day development
• Docker and containerization
• Practical experience in CI / CD delivery
• YQL with Vespa.ai
• LLM technologies and Machine Learning
• Financial industry experience

What's in it for You?

• Learning and Growth : You will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology alongside best‑in‑class engineers
• Learning Support : We provide you with access to learning materials and courses to level up your skills
• Impact : You will have the chance to shape not only our tech stack but also our tooling and processes
• International Culture : With its headquarters in Marbella, Spain, and offices in Madrid, New York, and London, RavenPack takes pride in being a truly diverse global organization
• Best in Class : You will work with top engineers experienced in Python, Java, React, and Lisp on cutting‑edge, innovative technology
• Competitive Salary : At RavenPack, we believe that your time and experience need to be fairly rewarded
• Innovation : Innovation is the key to our success, so we encourage you to speak up and share your vision
• Hybrid Work Arrangement : Flexibility to balance remote and office work
• Shuttle Bus : Free transportation from Malaga, Fuengirola, La Riviera, and Estepona
• Diversity is in Our DNA : You will work in an international environment with over 29 nationalities and 24 languages spoken