Senior Backend Engineer (Java / Kotlin)

Parser Limited; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Parser is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Madrid with a strong foundation in JVM languages (Java/Scala/Kotlin) and a proven track record building production-grade backend services. You will join a global, multi-disciplinary team delivering scalable software, collaborating across engineering and product to implement robust APIs, data integrations, and quality-driven delivery.

The role demands 6–7 years in software development, experience with SQL/NoSQL data stores, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in Software Development in a team environment with agile practices.
• Built and maintained software projects/products in production in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in a JVM language, with familiarity in others.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL data stores, scalable API design, and service integrations.
• Ability to test, monitor, and debug applications; familiarity with testing/monitoring tools.
• Understanding of how projects align with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test standard backend software and services to meet design requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to co-develop solutions and resolve problems.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to architectural improvements.
• Design and maintain API access patterns and data integration across services.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.

Skills

JVM language proficiency

Software development

Data storage (SQL/NoSQL)

API design/scalability

Testing & monitoring

debugging applications

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

How will you impact?

At Parser, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Backend Engineer to join our development team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in JVM languages (such as Java, Scala, or Kotlin), consistently apply software engineering principles to business contexts, lead small, well-defined projects, contribute as a supporting team member on complex projects, and proactively identify inefficiencies in existing systems.

• Develop and test standard software applications, related programs, and procedures to ensure they meet design requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to co-develop solutions and resolve problems.
• Seize opportunities to build new technical expertise in a specific engineering area.
• Understand the significance of system and technology integration, as well as the fundamental features and processes involved.
• Apply software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and computer science fundamentals to write clean, maintainable, optimized, and modular code with clear naming conventions.
• Utilise database design knowledge to address data requirements.
• Help coordinate stakeholder input and collaboration efforts when developing solutions to issues.
• Think broadly, recognizing when policies and processes should be standardized and when variations across the organization are necessary.
• Complete tasks and/or provide data to support the implementation of holistic solutions that integrate structure, people, processes, and technology.
• Apply formal training methods to current workloads.
• Report clearly on work status.
  

What you'll bring to the role:

• 6-7 years of experience in Software Development in a team environment of at least five engineers (agile methodologies, version control, etc.).
• Built and maintained software projects/products in production environments within public or hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in a JVM language, with moderate familiarity with other applicable languages.
• Experience with data storage (SQL, NoSQL), designing scalable API access patterns, and building integrations between distributed services.
• Understanding of relevant technologies within their specialization as part of a broader ecosystem.
• Ability to grasp how projects fit within the team's objectives.
• Experience working with moderately complex systems.
• Ability to test and monitor personal code effectively.
• Familiarity with testing and monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in debugging applications.
• Understanding of how team goals align with business needs.
  

Location:

• Madrid, Spain: Hybrid model, 3 days per week in the office

You will receive:

• The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
  
• Medical insurance.
  

Parser is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.

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Parser may use AI-assisted tools during certain stages of the recruitment process to support operational efficiency. Our recruiting teams use AI to streamline note-taking and scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by people, with human review and oversight