Senior Backend Engineer (remote)

Qualifyze; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working mode

Up to 3 months work from anywhere

Annual personal development budget

Private health care

Annual all-company event in Europe

Job summary

Qualifyze is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Tech department. You will guide backend architecture, own complex tasks, and work with an international team to deliver scalable solutions. The role emphasizes clean architectures, testing strategies, and collaboration with DevOps, product managers, and design teams.

You’ll operate in a hybrid setting across engineering and data, with English as the daily language and a compensation package that reflects experience and contribution.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java/Springboot.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in clean architectures, good practices and testing.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven systems.
• Nice to have: security/compliance by default in regulated environments.
• Daily communication in English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide backend architecture, testing, and technical decisions across teams.
• Own and deliver complex tasks within large projects, or lead small projects independently.
• Communicate effectively with team members, the DevOps team, product managers, and the design team.
• Mentor peers and balance 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.

Skills

Java/Springboot

PostgreSQL

Clean architectures

Event-driven design

English communication

Job description

About Qualifyze,

Founded in 2019, Qualifyze is a leading company in supply chain compliance management in the Life Sciences industry, trusted by over 1,500 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 4,500 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 to join our Tech department, specifically the Engineering team. You’ll be part of a growing team of over 50 people working across engineering and data.

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:

• Strong experience in Java/Springboot.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Pragmatic approach to technical solutions.
• Proficient in clean architectures, good practices and testing
• Hands-on experience with event-driven systems.
• Nice to have: experience designing systems with security and compliance by default, following best practices for regulated environments.
• You’ll be working in an international environment, so daily communication will be in English.

Salary

At Qualifyze, our salary ranges are transparent internally, and we aim to follow a similar approach externally. For this role, we’re happy to share a reference point within the band: the expected salary range is around 60.000€ – 70.000 €, centered around the median.

Final compensation will depend on experience and performance during the process, with some flexibility within the range.

What do we offer?

• Competitive, annually reviewed compensation package
• Country vacation package that increases with your tenure
• Country specific benefits offering incl. private health care, fitness and meal allowances
• Annual personal development budget to increase your impact
• Hybrid working mode, plus up to 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

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process:

We believe in a human-led hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually by our Talent Acquisition team, and neither Talent Acquisition nor Hiring Managers use AI to screen, filter, rank, assess, or make decisions about candidates, including during interviews and assessments. During interviews, AI may be used only to support note-taking and transcription.

All hiring decisions are made by people!

Diversity & Inclusion at Qualifyze:

At Qualifyze we actively support the power of diversity, uniting complementary talents and perspectives to address new challenges. Our collective strengths help us to find innovative solutions and turn difficulties into opportunities. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and feels heard.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we 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.