Backend Software Engineer

October 9, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Barcelona, Spain

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English is required

Description

Urbiotica is a smart parking and IoT company with more than 100,000 sensors deployed worldwide. The company is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to join its Software team in Barcelona. The role covers building new Python services, maintaining and modernizing existing Java systems, and developing microservices that process IoT sensor data. The stack includes Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes on AWS, and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily in Python
Maintain, improve, and troubleshoot existing Java applications, and contribute to their progressive migration or modernization where it makes sense
Build and maintain integrations with third-party systems through APIs
Develop scalable, well-tested microservices that process and expose data coming from IoT sensors
Work with relational and in-memory databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis
Collaborate with frontend, data, and hardware teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions
Help improve engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, and the use of AI-assisted development tools

Requirements

3–4+ years of professional experience in backend software development
Solid hands-on experience with Python for building backend services and APIs
Working knowledge of Java, with the ability to read, maintain, and improve existing codebases
Good understanding of software design principles, REST APIs, and microservices architectures
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and SQL
Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Ability to work in a multicultural team, with good communication skills in English

Conditions

Indefinite contract
50% remote time, with the possibility to go to the Barcelona office when you want
Opportunity to learn and grow as a software engineer
Work on cutting-edge streaming infrastructure powering real-world smart city solutions

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