Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Systems, Fully Remote

Ashby; Gijón; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Occasional team meetups

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ashby is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join its fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering innovative products, collaborating with a talented team on architecture and lifecycle delivery.

We value a proactive problem-solver with strong backend knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent remote communication. Occasional travel for team meetups is possible, with a flexible remote work setup including Córdoba region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and/or MongoDB.
• Strong RESTful API design understanding.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and communication in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend software.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Write clean, well-documented code and review peers' work.
• Collaborate with frontend, PMs, and designers to deliver features.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues; optimize performance.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

REST API

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Ashby is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join its fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering innovative products, collaborating with a talented team on architecture and lifecycle delivery.

We value a proactive problem-solver with strong backend knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent remote communication. Occasional travel for team meetups is possible, with a flexible remote work setup including Córdoba region