We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems that protect governments and critical infrastructures.

- About the company: Fast-growing cybersecurity company redefining digital security standards in the B2G (Business to Government) space. They tackle complex, high-stakes challenges with serious engineering and a clear purpose: building technology that contributes to a safer world.
- Location: Barcelona (100% on-site, by design) | Poblenou
- Salary range: up to 85k (depending on seniority)

What you’ll do

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using modern technologies
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker
- Implement and maintain microservices architecture
- Improve and debug an already running system to ensure stability and performance
- Optimize system performance and troubleshoot production issues
- Collaborate with Frontend developers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Ensure high-quality code standards and enhance code quality through testing and peer reviews
- Take ownership of end-to-end development processes, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment

What we’re looking for

- 5+ years of experience in backend development,



with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
- Strong, hands-on programming skills with a focus on Python
- Experience with internal OS development
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and on-prem infrastructure is a plus. Experience with microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of system architecture principles, with the ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable backend systems
- Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Hands‑on experience with Docker for containerization
- Working knowledge of Linux OS
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish

What’s in it for you?

- Private health insurance
- Adaptable compensation plan (fully covered meal vouchers)
- Fully stocked kitchen (coffee, organic fruit, snacks, drinks)
- Team-building activities and continuous learning opportunities

If the technology sounds interesting, great.

But if what really motivates you is building systems that move beyond pure software and directly improve people’s lives, working closely with product teams, and solving meaningful problems at scale, this could be the right next step.

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📌 Senior Backend Engineer | Python | Barcelona
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