ph3Overview /h3pPersonio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one? /ph3The Role /h3pThis role requires b2 days per week in the office /b and is based in bMadrid /b. Join us to shape the future of software in the underserved and high-impact HR technology industry. Your work will have a direct and tangible impact on customers, offering ownership and the chance to make a meaningful difference. As we prepare for significant growth, you'll face exciting challenges and have the opportunity to influence our path toward becoming one of the world's leading tech companies. /ppThis role is adecuado for a bhighly collaborative back-end engineer /b who thrives in a bcross-functional environment /b and enjoys working deep in the bbackend services /b. /ppAs a bSenior Back-End Engineer /b, you’ll help bmaintain and evolve Personio’s support experience /b while collaborating with bdesigners, engineers, and product teams /b to build user-centric solutions. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul libBuild Reliable and Performant Solutions: /b Develop and enhance Personio’s implementation and support experiences, ensuring customers can successfully set up Personio and get support during their lifecycle. /li libBuild scalable and high-performance back-end features /b using Kotlin and Spring Boot in a Distributed Systems environment. /li libHands-On Development: /b Contribute to a high-output engineering team by actively coding and delivering impactful features. Our team embraces a culture of Pair/Mob programming, which we practice in a remote/hybrid setting.



/li libWrite clean, maintainable, and scalable code /b that aligns with best practices. /li libFocus primarily on the back-end stack /b (experience in Kotlin is a plus, but not required). /li libEstimating, Scoping, and Planning: /b Own the estimation, scoping, and planning of projects, ensuring efficient execution. /li libWork closely with Product Management and Leadership teams /b to define and drive strategic initiatives. /li libSolve Complex Technical Challenges: /b Ensure the implementation and support experiences are highly available, performant, and secure. /li liImprove operational quality by optimizing observability, monitoring, and incident response. /li libDrive technical excellence /b by simplifying architecture and managing technical debt. /li libCross-Functional Collaboration: /b Work closely with Design System and Design teams to align UI components and experiences. /li liParticipate in the interviewing and hiring process to support the growth of the team. /li liEngage in high levels of collaboration (approximately 50% pair programming and team meetings). /li libOperational Leadership: /b Take ownership of on-call responsibilities, ensuring operational excellence across the implementation and support services. /li liProactively enhance engineering processes, incident management, and continuous improvements. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul libTechnical Expertise:



/b Strong back-end engineering experience (ideally with modern JVM languages like Kotlin or similar), working with distributed systems. /li libDeep back-end development /b expertise (Kotlin experience is a plus). /li libExperience with modern engineering best practices /b, including testing strategies, observability, and security considerations. /li libOperational Excellence: /b Demonstrated ability to maintain high-availability applications with a strong focus on performance and reliability. /li liExperience with incident response and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. /li libLeadership and Collaboration: /b Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth. /li liStrong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across engineering and product teams. /li liComfortable working in a highly collaborative environment, engaging in pair programming and team discussions. /li liWillingness to be on-call and take ownership of operational responsibilities. /li /ul h3Benefits and Additional Information /h3 ul liEqual opportunities employer with an inclusive culture and supportive environment. /li liOffice-based role with 2 days per week in the contracted office location; remaining days may be remote or in office. 20 Flex Days per year for remote work. /li liCompetitive reward package including salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity ( reevaluated each year). /li li28 days of paid vacation, plus additional days after 2 and 4 years. /li liImpact Day and generous family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities. /li /ul pWe enjoy meals, cultural initiatives, and events, with healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Engineer - Backend D/F/M (Madrid)
🏢 Personio
📍 Madrid