> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1578442-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1578442-backend-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - **Company:** Urban Sports Club - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Continuous Integration, Backend, Kubernetes, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/ea9a369e632d72be25f4715b8225d4fa2 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in backend development. * Experience in development, administration, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated, large-scale systems running on Kubernetes. * Strong experience with Go and a practitioner of system design, architecture, and development best practices. * Ability to break down challenges into modular, scalable solutions and bridge the gap between technology and business. * Strong analytical mindset and curiosity to experiment and test changes. * English: B2 required. ## Description Senior Backend Engineer (Golang): Designing and optimizing next-generation backend systems for a sports and wellness platform with an accent on search, authentication, and scaling to accommodate massive user growth. Focus on crafting resilient infrastructure, standardizing data pipeline processes, and delivering company-wide technical topics with a forward-looking vision., * Ensure the productivity and resilience of infrastructure, including monitoring and observability of services. * Work on standardizing processes and building automation for data pipeline onboarding, deployment, and failure recovery. * Work closely with the SRE team to ensure developer productivity and CI/CD adoption. * Craft and operate services, infrastructure, and tools for batch and streaming pipelines running on Kubernetes and GCP. * Work hands-on as part of a closely knit team. * Solution architect and deliver company-wide technical topics aligning with a multi-year roadmap. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Shared mobility for everyone!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/64-shared-mobility-for-everyone) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)