Senior Backend Engineer - Python GIS, Remote & Flexible

Gilytics AG; España; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of technical core

Flexible CET hours

Hybrid Valencia / remote Europe

Job summary

Gilytics AG is seeking a Backend Lead to own the server-side engine for Pathfinder — handling geoprocessing, spatial data APIs and backend services. This hands-on senior role emphasizes ownership, code quality, and collaboration with Frontend, DevOps and GIS Data teams.

You will guide architecture, mentoring, and agile delivery while integrating AI capabilities and contributing to the product roadmap across a European remote-friendly setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development, primarily backend.
• Proficient in Python, with GIS libraries GEOS, GDAL/OGR, Shapely or GeoPandas.
• Hands-on experience building geospatial applications with PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• A track record of designing and maintaining REST APIs and scalable backend services.
• Technical leadership experience: coordinating developers, reviewing code and mentoring, whether or not you held a formal management title.
• Good knowledge of Git, automated testing and CI/CD.
• Professional working English.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, GIS/Geoinformatics or similar, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the backend data model, REST APIs and services behind Pathfinder.
• Develop, optimise and maintain geoprocesses and spatial data functions.
• Set backend priorities with the CTO and run agile delivery for the team.
• Lead code reviews and set the standards for testing, documentation and security.
• Mentor and grow backend developers.
• Integrate AI into the backend and champion AI-assisted development across the team.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning and technical estimation.

Skills

Backend development

Python GIS

REST APIs

Technical leadership

Git & CI/CD

English proficiency

GIS libraries

Education

BSc in CS or GIS

Tools

GEOS

GDAL/OGR

Shapely

GeoPandas

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Job description

Gilytics AG is seeking a Backend Lead to own the server-side engine for Pathfinder — handling geoprocessing, spatial data APIs and backend services. This hands-on senior role emphasizes ownership, code quality, and collaboration with Frontend, DevOps and GIS Data teams.

You will guide architecture, mentoring, and agile delivery while integrating AI capabilities and contributing to the product roadmap across a European remote-friendly setup.