Backend Software Engineer

Huspy; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property technology company is seeking a Senior Engineer to work on their Real Estate Agent Platform and Mortgage Broker Portal. This hybrid position allows for remote work within the EU or relocation to Dubai or Madrid. Ideal candidates should have strong technical backgrounds and be adept at collaborative, cross-functional work. The role emphasizes engineering excellence and hands-on contribution to the codebase, leveraging tools like Kotlin and AWS.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with an emphasis on building high-quality products.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design and data teams.
• Experience with modern CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team’s codebase and lead by example in software practices.
• Drive best practices in software development and architecture.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Data teams.

Skills

Engineering experience

Product-focused mindset

Technical expertise in cloud technologies

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Kotlin

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Overview

The Story So Far: We’re Building a Global Brand in Real Estate Huspy is one of the leading property technology companies in EMEA. Launched in 2020, we now operate in multiple cities across the UAE and Spain, expanding into Saudi Arabia and 3 more European markets by 2026. Today, we own the largest portion of the UAE mortgage market and are one of the fastest-growing players in every European city we’ve entered. We’ve raised over $140 million (Series A and Series B) from the world’s top investors, including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund and Balderton Capital, to reshape the homebuying journey through powerful technology and agent-first tools. We’ve built a SuperApp that empowers real estate agents and mortgage brokers, bringing cutting‑edge technology to one of the world’s most traditional industries. We’re transforming how property transactions happen — faster, smarter, and better for everyone. We’re not slowing down. The question is: will you be part of what’s next?

What You’ll Drive, Build, and Own

You will be working closely with product leaders and designers in teams responsible for the development of our Real Estate Agent Platform and Mortgage Broker Portal using modern, state of the art technologies in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Tech stack

Kotlin / Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, AWS

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Engineering: Contribute to the team’s codebase and take ownership of key technical deliverables while leading by example in software development practices.
• Engineering Excellence: Drive best practices in software development, ensuring high standards of code quality and product architecture. Actively participate in technical challenges and lead the implementation of scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, and Data teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on product goals and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Senior Engineering Experience: Strong technical background with a passion for building high-quality products and solving complex technical challenges.
• Product-Focused Mindset: Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams to deliver impactful, client-focused products.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with modern development practices, CI/CD, and cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Collaborative Attitude: Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster an inclusive, engaging team environment.

Work Setup

Hybrid in Dubai or Madrid, remote anywhere in the EU. Or we offer relocation support to Dubai or Madrid, if preferred.

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