Senior Backend Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Volkswagen Digital:Hub Volkswagen Group Services is excited to present a fantastic opportunity to join our Volkswagen Digital:Hub in Spain. As part of the global Software Development Centre network in the Volkswagen Group, we constantly seek talented individuals ready to bring their unique skills to our projects. Our start‑up environment is collaborative, innovative, and open to new ideas. We strive to cultivate a work culture that encourages individual growth, team empowerment, and project excellence. We value respect, teamwork, and the common purpose that binds us as a group. If you’re ready to thrive in a dynamic start‑up environment and be part of our family, supported by one of the largest companies in the world, we invite you to read further. About the Team and the Hub Our culture is centered around fostering individual growth and team empowerment within a flexible and supportive environment. We prioritize respect, teamwork, and inclusivity, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of each member. We embrace a work‑life balance philosophy and encourage continuous personal and professional development. Key Responsibilities Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and be comfortable with Object‑Oriented programming. Ensure code quality using unit testing frameworks and code coverage tools. Work using best practices (testing, code reviews, DDD, CI/CD, clean code…) and Agile methodologies. Be aware of potential risks and errors in systems before they arise. Create and maintain detailed documentation of code, software designs and workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintainability. Rotative weekly on‑call Requirements BA Degree in Computer Sciences (or FP) and/or professional experience in Software. At least 5‑6 years of experience in development with Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Boot, Cloud, Security) and/or other languages and frameworks; GoLang is a plus. Solid experience with Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes and ability to detect or improve designs that may cause crashes or impair performance. Solid experience and deep understanding of cloud architectures; AWS is a plus. Experience developing serverless architectures. Experience with static code analysis tools like SonarQube. Solid experience working with Git, CI/CD, Agile, SCRUM and Kanban. Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and non‑relational). Good analytical and problem‑solving skills. Solid experience solving complex problems that can represent a challenge for the team. Ability to help other team members resolve stuck tasks. Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse, international and remote team environment, and work seamlessly with cross‑functional teams. Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes. Capability to adapt and perform effectively in rapidly changing and high‑paced settings. Strong organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Open to giving and receiving feedback constructively. Fluent English and/or Spanish speaker (German is a plus) What We Offer Fully remote work capability, with an option to work from our office when needed. Access to professional development tools and free language courses. Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and professional needs. A competitive holiday package and access to a variety of employee discounts. For more information on our data processing activities and your rights as a data subject, please consult our privacy policy. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr