Senior BackEnd Engineer

Qualifyze; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading Life Sciences company in Barcelona seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to guide backend architecture and deliver scalable solutions. The role involves mentoring peers and collaborating closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering expertise, experience with event-driven systems, and proficiency in clean architectures and testing strategies. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including a country vacation package and the opportunity to work remotely for part of the year.

Servicios

Competitive annual compensation package

Country vacation package

Private health care

Fitness and meal allowances

Annual personal development budget

3 months work from anywhere

Annual company event in Europe

Formación

• Strong backend engineering expertise, preferably with a relevant tech stack.
• Pragmatic approach to technical solutions.
• Proficient in clean architectures, good practices, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven systems.

Responsabilidades

• Guide backend architecture and testing decisions for high-quality delivery.
• Solve complex tasks within large projects or lead small projects independently.
• Communicate effectively with team members and lead technical approaches.

Conocimientos

Backend engineering

Clean architecture

Testing strategies

Event-driven systems

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

About Qualifyze

Founded in 2019 Qualifyze is a leading company in supply chain compliance management in the Life Sciences industry trusted by over 1500 pharmaceutical and healthcare companies globally. Our digital suite of solutions connects manufacturers, suppliers and a global network of more than 250 auditors and quality experts.

With a track record of over 4500 audits across 85 countries and the largest and most accurate supplier network and data analytics tools Qualifyze stands as the all-in-one partner for quality compliance and supply chain risk mitigation in the Life Sciences sector.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with Java used for some specific projects. At Qualifyze software engineering is more than just writing code; it’s about shaping the future. We’re looking for engineers who understand that every line they write contributes to tomorrow’s legacy. On our team you’ll focus on shortening feedback loops, building scalable solutions and maintaining clear communication with the business. You’ll champion clean architectures, solid testing strategies and domain-driven design principles to ensure we deliver real value every step of the way.

Main responsibilities

• Guide backend architecture, testing and technical decisions across teams ensuring scalable, high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Own and solve complex tasks within large projects or lead small projects independently.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members, the DevOps team, product managers and the design team. You will lead the technical approach translating product requirements into clear functional solutions.
• Mentor peers and support pragmatic decision-making balancing business priorities with technical needs.
• Follow, contribute to and ensure adherence to our team’s working agreements.
• Work autonomously taking ownership of stories, programming and coordinating tasks without external assistance.

Main requirements

• We’re looking for a strong backend engineer. Experience with our tech stack is a plus but what matters most is solid backend expertise and alignment with our ways of working.
• Pragmatic approach to technical solutions.
• Proficient in clean architectures, good practices and testing.
• Hands‑on experience with event‑driven systems.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL.

Nice to have

• Experience designing systems with security and compliance by default following best practices for regulated environments.

What we offer

• Competitive annually reviewed compensation package.
• Country vacation package that increases with your tenure.
• Country specific benefits: private health care, fitness and meal allowances.
• Annual personal development budget to increase your impact.
• 3 months of the year work from anywhere.
• All the best kit and tools to work effectively.
• Annual in-person all company event and celebration in Europe.
• Working with an exceptional team doing some of the best work of your career.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability or age. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and respect and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.