ppWe are looking for bBackend engineering Lead /b who will be responsible for the boverall backend ecosystem /b across the organization, combining people leadership with ownership of backend architecture, standards, and delivery quality. /ppThis role ensures that backend development and architecture is consistent, scalable, and aligned with product, while growing backend engineers and enabling teams to deliver effectively. /ppThe Backend Lead operates in close alignment with the Head of Engineering and Chapter Leads, ensuring all key decisions and initiatives follow the broader engineering vision. /ph3Main responsibilities: /h3h31. Backend Ownership Strategy /h3ulliDefine and drive the backend vision across teams (architecture, design systems, tooling, standards). /liliEnsure consistency in how backend applications are built and maintained. /liliOwn cross-team backend topics. /liliMake and enforce key technical decisions when alignment is needed. /li /ulh32. Team Leadership Capability Building /h3ulliLead and support backend engineers, ensuring efficient and impactful delivery of initiatives while driving team engagement, efficiency, and growth. /liliRaise the bar of backend engineering through running regular 1:1s and performance check-ins, coaching, and clear development support. /liliIdentify skill gaps and drive training, and mentoring initiatives to close skill gaps, improve team capability, and continuously strengthen ways of working. /liliOwn and drive key people processes for the team (in alignment with Tech Leadership), including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, and compensation cycles, ensuring consistency and quality of execution. /liliBuild a strong backend community (guilds, knowledge sharing, standards). /liliOwn awareness of department KPIs/goals and drive recommendations for continuous improvement in team performance and execution. /li /ulh33.



Delivery Quality Accountability /h3ulliEnsure backend delivery is predictable, scalable, and high quality across teams. /liliIdentify and resolve systemic delivery or quality issues. /liliSupport teams to avoid risky complex backend initiatives. /li /ulh34. Cross-Functional Leadership /h3ulliAlign backend work with frontend/data/platform constraints and opportunities. /liliAct as the main escalation point for backend-related decisions. /li /ulh35. Hands-on Technical Leadership /h3ulliStay close to the codebase through selective PR reviews and architectural guidance. /liliContribute to critical or high-risk backend areas when needed. /liliGuide teams on best practices (testing, performance, accessibility, maintainability). /li /ulh3Main requirements: /h3ulliStrong experience with Java stack (SpringBoot, Liquidbase, etc.). /liliProven experience leading backend initiatives across multiple teams. /liliExperience defining architecture and driving adoption at scale. /liliExperience mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical direction. /liliSolid understanding of Java and Postgres performance, database modeling and risk analysis. /liliExperience working with cross-functional stakeholders. /li /ulpAt Qualifyze, our salary ranges are transparent internally, and we aim to follow a similar approach externally. For this role, we’re happy to share a reference point within the band: the expected salary range is around b85.000€ - 90.000€. /bFinal compensation will depend on experience and performance during the process,



with some flexibility within the range. /ph3What do we offer? /h3ulliCompetitive, annually reviewed compensation package /liliCountry vacation package that increases with your tenure /liliCountry specific benefits offering incl. private health care, fitness and meal allowances /liliAnnual personal development budget to increase your impact /liliHybrid working mode, plus up to 3 months of the year work from anywhere. /liliAll the best kit and tools to work effectively /liliAnnual in person all company event and celebration in Europe /liliWorking with an exceptional team, doing some of the best work of your career /li /ulh3Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process: /h3pWe believe in a human-led hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually by our Talent Acquisition team, and neither Talent Acquisition nor Hiring Managers use AI to screen, filter, rank, assess, or make decisions about candidates, including during interviews and assessments. During interviews, AI may be used only to support note-taking and transcription. /ppAll hiring decisions are made by people! /ph3Diversity Inclusion at Qualifyze: /h3pAt Qualifyze we actively support the power of diversity, uniting complementary talents and perspectives to address new challenges. Our collective strengths help us to find innovative solutions and turn difficulties into opportunities. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and feels heard. /ppWe are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and respect, and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Java Engineering Lead (Remote - Spain) (Barcelona)
🏢 Qualifyze
📍 Barcelona