OverviewAgileEngine is a leading software development company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned multiple Best Place to Work awards.Why join us: If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!About the roleThis role offers the chance to lead backend development and shape a next-generation AI-powered platform. You’ll build scalable Python systems, contribute across the stack, and collaborate directly with product and leadership to turn complex business needs into impactful technical solutions. Working in a fast-paced, experiment-driven environment, you’ll prototype, iterate, and take ownership of features that deliver real user value. With a culture that values speed, independence, and collaboration, this role lets you make significant technical and product impact while growing as a senior engineer.What you will doLead backend development: design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems in Python;Contribute across the stack: while backend is the main focus, be open to occasional frontend contributions (Vue.js, React, etc.) when needed;Collaborate with product & CEO: work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and turn them into technical solutions;Prototype quickly & iterate: deliver functional, scrappy prototypes for fast learning and adjust based on feedback;Work with production feedback: build features that can be tested with real users, monitor performance, and iterate rapidly;Take ownership: make sound engineering decisions independently,



ensuring alignment with product goals;Support a culture of speed and experimentation: balance technical quality with business value, optimizing for learning and time-to-market.MUST HAVESProven experience of 4+ years as a Senior Python back-end engineer;A strong product-focused mindset and genuine interest in solving user and business problems, not just delivering code;A proactive nature, with a habit of asking questions and seeking to understand the bigger picture;Ability to think quickly, make strong engineering decisions, and adapt to changing requirements;Independence, ownership, and comfort working with minimal supervision;Must be based in Europe time zones (GMT+0 to GMT+5);Upper-Intermediate English level.NICE TO HAVESExperience with Python web frameworks like Django or FastAPI;Experience in an early-stage startup environment;Experience with building with LLMs or building agentic AI systems;Front-end experience with frameworks like Vue.js or React;Leadership experience.PERKS AND BENEFITSProfessional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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📌 Python Engineer (Senior) (Barcelona)
🏢 AgileEngine
📍 Barcelona