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

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 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: Participate in the Tech Lead Forum, facilitating communication between Architecture and DevOps teams;
• Innovate: Work on Proof-of-Concepts to assess new technologies, tools, and techniques benefiting architectural goals and engineering processes;
• Cross-team collaboration: Work with Architecture Office, DevOps teams, Product Management, etc.;
• Solution design: Translate architectural vision into implementation strategies, including effort estimation for business cases and strategic planning;
• Mentorship: Grow DevOps team maturity by 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.

Responsibilities include developing and enhancing application features using Python 3.12, FastAPI, PHP 8+, Laravel 9+, collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing system architecture, deploying with Docker and Kubernetes, working with AWS, managing databases like MongoDB and MySQL, following CI/CD best practices, and ensuring code quality through reviews and testing.

Must-have requirements:

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

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

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

Best Practices & Agile: Experience in Agile/Scrum, understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.

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

What we offer: Growth opportunities, remote work, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment.

About Sanoma Learning: Supporting teachers across Europe with digital and printed resources, impacting over 25 million students with 3000+ employees. We foster curiosity and growth, shaping the future of education.

Join us to make a positive impact on learning. We value inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities for all applicants.