Senior Backend Engineer

Parser Limited; España; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Parser Limited, a boutique technology services firm, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our European team. You will design and scale JVM-based services with a focus on reliability, performance and testability.

Work with a modern stack including Java 8+, Vert.x, Kafka, Groovy, Couchbase and Azure, in an Agile environment. You will translate requirements into clean code, write tests, and mentor colleagues while shaping architecture and best practices.

Formación

• Enterprise-level Java development, testing, secure coding and operations.
• Proficient with Azure and other cloud platforms.
• OpenCode experience.
• Strong Java 8+ proficiency.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to scale systems effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).
• Experience with reactive programming paradigms.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement end-to-end JVM-based systems with high reliability.
• Translate product requirements into maintainable, testable code.
• Write test-driven features and follow TDD/BDD cycles.
• Apply SOLID principles and cohesive design for scalable software.
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to refine features.
• Support production systems, resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, promoting learning.
• Share knowledge across the engineering community.
• Prototype and evaluate new tools and technologies.

Conocimientos

Java

Azure

OpenCode

Java 8+

Cloud platforms

SQL

NoSQL

Reactive programming

Agile methodologies

eCommerce / search systems

Herramientas

GitHub

Kafka

Couchbase

Vert.x

Descripción del empleo

Senior Backend Engineer

Who is Parser?

Technology alone does not create impact - the right teams do. Founded in 2018, Parser is a boutique technology services and consulting firm helping global organisations solve complex business challenges through digital transformation, product development and AI enablement.

We are a fast-growing team of 340+ engineers and consultants across Europe (UK, Spain, Portugal), the Americas (US, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia), and the Middle East. We combine global reach with a mindset focused on agility, senior expertise, and close collaboration.We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them define the right problems, shape solutions, and deliver technology-driven outcomes that create measurable business value. Our expertise spans software engineering, AI & data, product development, and customer experience, delivered by teams that combine strong technical depth with a consulting mindset.

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a place where you can think beyond execution, take true ownership of outcomes, influence decisions, and continuously learn alongside top-tier specialists in a truly global environment, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

Join the team behind Search. Our work touches the lives of over 28 million UK shoppers every week, with global reach on the horizon.

Our stack includes Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka, running on Azure with a fully automated CI/CD pipeline. We follow Agile principles, adapting Kanban and other methodologies to fit the team's needs. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture—pair programming is common, and we review all code in GitHub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end systems using your deep JVM and Java ecosystem expertise
• Translate product requirements into well-structured, maintainable code
• Write test-driven features and follow the TDD and BDD cycle
• Apply SOLID principles and cohesive design to build scalable software
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to shape and refine features
• Support production systems, resolve incidents, and conduct root cause analysis
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Share knowledge across the wider engineering community
• Prototype and evaluate new tools and technologies

Essential Requirements

• Enterprise-level Java experience - development, testing, secure coding, operational setup
• Reasonable Azure knowledge
• OpenCode experience
• Strong experience with Java 8+
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proven ability to scale systems effectively
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)
• Exposure to reactive programming paradigms

Desirable Skills

• Experience with eCommerce or search systems