Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Tobeit; La Coruña; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tobeit in Vigo, Galicia, Spain, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems powering innovative AI-driven products. You will collaborate with frontend teams, data scientists, and product managers to deliver robust software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in backend development, strong skills in Python/Java/Node.js/Go, and hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with design, development, and deployment of backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring system stability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Code reviews

Testing frameworks

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in AI-driven solutions, is seeking a talented Ingeniero/a de Software Senior (Backend) to join their dynamic team in Vigo . This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems that power our innovative products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering principles, extensive experience with backend technologies, and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges. You will work collaboratively with frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver high-quality software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the technology hub of Galicia, working with a forward-thinking company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in AI-driven solutions, is seeking a talented Ingeniero/a de Software Senior (Backend) to join their dynamic team in Vigo . This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems that power our innovative products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering principles, extensive experience with backend technologies, and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges. You will work collaboratively with frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver high-quality software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the technology hub of Galicia, working with a forward-thinking company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring system stability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in