Tech Lead Backend (PHP &Python) remote (Spain)

Sanoma Learning; Badajoz; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanoma Learning seeks a BackEnd developer to join our international team, where you will impact primary education through innovative solutions. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration, and the development of scalable applications using Python, AWS, and microservices. We offer a hybrid or remote work model, with opportunities for growth in an inclusive environment.

Servicios

Opportunity for growth

Continuous training

Collaborative environment

Formación

• Proficiency in Python 3.12, FastAPI, PHP 8+, and Laravel 9+.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure.
• Experience with debugging, maintaining, and supporting live systems.

Responsabilidades

• Guide development teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural decisions.
• Work on Proof-of-Concepts for new technologies.
• Translate high-level architectural vision into practical implementation strategies.

Conocimientos

Backend Development

Debugging

Microservice Architecture

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

MongoDB

MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Project Description: Are you passionate about making a real impact in the education sector? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Sanoma Learning’s NPM train is looking for a BackEnd developer to join our vibrant, international team. We’re a group of enthusiastic, friendly, and talented individuals dedicated to revolutionizing primary education. As a BackEnd developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our platform for primary education, used by tens of thousands of teachers and students. You will contribute to innovative solutions that meet the needs of educators and learners alike.

Working mode: We offer two work models: hybrid (3 days from home, 2 in the office) or remote with occasional visits to our Barcelona office. Work must be performed exclusively from Spain.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership: Guide development teams on best practices, coding standards, and architectural decisions;
• Governance: Actively participate in the Tech Lead Forum, facilitating communication and collaboration between Architecture and DevOps teams;
• Innovate: Work on Proof-of-Concepts to assess new technologies, tools, and techniques that could benefit architectural goals and engineering processes, ultimately benefiting SL's customers;
• Cross-team collaboration: Work with the Architecture Office, other CLS and non-CLS DevOps teams, and Product Management;
• Solution design: Translate high-level architectural vision into practical implementation strategies, including estimating high-level effort as part of business cases or SL's strategic planning;
• Mentorship: Grow the maturity of DevOps teams by identifying and addressing knowledge or skill gaps;
• Knowledge sharing: Demonstrate technical thought leadership to a broader audience.

We seek a candidate with strong technical expertise, a collaborative attitude, and the ability to contribute to system improvements and team success.

Develop and enhance application features using Python 3.12, FastAPI, PHP 8+, Laravel 9+, collaborating with cross-functional teams and Service Engineers to improve system architecture, performance, and maintainability. Optimize application performance for scalability and responsiveness. Use Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for deploying, managing, and monitoring microservices-based applications. Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure. Manage databases for efficient data storage and retrieval using MongoDB and MySQL. Follow best practices in CI/CD (Bamboo, Bitbucket Pipelines), DevOps, and cloud-native development. Write clean, modular, and well-documented code, conduct code reviews, and implement testing to ensure code quality.

Must-have requirements:

• Backend Development: Proficiency in Python 3.12, FastAPI, PHP 8+, Laravel 9+, and async/reactive programming;
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure;
• Experience with debugging, maintaining, and supporting large-scale live systems;
• Experience designing and developing microservice architectures.

Database & Storage: Experience with relational and non-relational databases.

DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket).

Best practices & Agile: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments; strong understanding of software design patterns and SOLID principles.

Languages: Fluent in both Spanish and English, spoken and written.

What we offer: Opportunity for growth in an innovative educational technology company, remote work, continuous training, and a collaborative environment.

About Sanoma Learning: Sanoma Learning supports teachers across 12 European countries with digital and printed learning resources, impacting over 25 million students. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

Join us to make a positive impact on learning and help shape the future of education.