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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Equinix - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Bugzilla, Code Generation, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Schema, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Routing, Network Service, Network Protocols, Systems Development Life Cycle, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Workflow Management Systems, Datadog, Data Logging, Computer Networking Systems, Performance Testing, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Indexer, Backend, Juniper, Fastapi, Build Management, Webpack, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Grpc, Dynatrace, Cisco, Docker, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=74470c6a255efc06 ## About the Role * Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, code-generation assistants, static-analysis LLMs) to boost engineering productivity * Incorporate AIOps to automate repetitive development tasks, such as scaffolding code, generating tests, improving documentation, or analyzing logs/traces * Experience applying AI-based inference tools to support development - for example: * Summarizing complex code paths or architecture * Generating refactoring suggestions * Reasoning about defects, logs, or stack traces * Assisting with API usage, type inference, or schema evolution * Incorporate AI into the SDLC, including review security, workflows, code-quality safeguards, and validation of AI-generated outputs * Familiarity with using AI tools to augment DevTest workflows, such as generating test cases, interpreting failures, or detecting patterns Tech Stack * Languages: Python 3, TypeScript, Go * Frontend: React 19, Vite * Backend & Services: FastAPI/ASGI, gRPC, Protocol Buffers * Database: MongoDB (async drivers, indexing, aggregation pipelines) * Messaging: Kafka (producers/consumers) * Infra: Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins * Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, structured logging * Network Automation (Plus): Netmiko, TextFSM, Nornir, * Proven years of professional software engineering experience * Strong Python proficiency with async/await patterns (FastAPI or similar) * Experience with network automation tools such as Netmiko, TextFSM, or Nornir * Production TypeScript/React experience - components, hooks, server-state libraries * Working proficiency in Go (building and maintaining services) * Hands-on distributed systems experience - workflow engines, queues, saga patterns, eventual consistency * CI/CD pipeline development using GitHub Actions or Jenkins * Experience with MongoDB - schema design, async drivers, aggregation, indexing * Solid understanding of Kubernetes and Docker Strong Pluses * Familiarity with routing and network protocols (BGP, VRFs, NAT, PAT) and exposure to devices from Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, or Arista * Performance testing experience for software or network systems * Hands-on work with workflow engines like Temporal, Cadence, Step Functions, or Prefect * Deep experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers, including streaming RPCs and cross-language service interactions * Kafka knowledge - consumer groups, delivery guarantees, async message processing * Observability tooling - distributed tracing, metrics, and structured logging via OpenTelemetry ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, build, test, and operate a distributed automation platform that orchestrates complex operations at scale. As part of our fast-evolving network process automation initiatives, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our automation suite - owning features end-to-end from database schema to UI, while also contributing to automated test frameworks, CI/CD workflows, and distributed system reliability. This role spans backend services, frontend development, workflow orchestration, and DevTest activities to ensure network services are validated, reliable, and performant. It is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining software engineering, distributed systems, and automated testing in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities Distributed Systems & Backend Development * Design and build distributed systems with durable workflow orchestration, saga compensation, and fan-out/fan-in concurrency * Develop async REST APIs, service layers, background workers, and workflow logic * Build and maintain Go services, including gRPC servers, streaming RPCs, and cross-language integrations * Model and query data in MongoDB using schemas, indexing, and aggregation pipelines * Enhance and extend automated test frameworks based on product capabilities and new feature areas * Convert test cases into automated modules; reproduce and diagnose issues in lab or production-like environments Frontend Engineering * Develop modern React/TypeScript frontends using component-based architecture, hooks, server-state management, and real-time data flows DevOps, Deployment & Observability * Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes with container best-practices, health checks, resource tuning, and rolling updates * Implement observability with distributed tracing, metrics, and structured logging across polyglot services * Contribute to CI/CD workflows - GitHub Actions, Jenkins - across build, test, and deployment pipelines * Capture, document, and maintain service inventories, deployment processes, and engineering metrics Quality Assurance & Validation * Build unit and integration tests, including async patterns and real-service validations * Develop test strategies, execute test cases, log issues (JIRA, Bugzilla), and manage the defect lifecycle * Test REST APIs and network automation scenarios (positive/negative paths) to identify defects and performance concerns, As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work., Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. 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