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# Junior Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Yapily
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Online Banking, Junit, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Backend, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/junior-backend-engineer-en-malaga-ID-365599397

## About the Role

12+ months hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Java 11+
Understanding of test-driven development using JUnit 5 and Testcontainers
Basic knowledge of HTTP and RESTful APIs
Nice to haves

## Description

Open banking has matured significantly since its inception. Core challenges such as strong customer authentication and consent management are now better understood, giving us an opportunity to re-evaluate and redesign a leaner, more scalable system tailored to today's requirements.At the same time, the foundational pillar of a robust and future-proof bank integration infrastructure hasn't changed. As a Junior Developer you will help us evolve this portfolio of expanding integrations, while continuing to push the boundaries of what Open Banking can offer.ResponsibilitiesMaintain and evolve Yapily's Open Banking connection infrastructureWork with your peers to achieve availability, performance, and cost targets end-to-endOwn small features end-to-end: design REST contracts, code, test and releaseJoin the on-call rota with senior backup; keep uptime above the FCA-mandated SLA.Grow your software development skills by being a part of a highly-available infrastructure used by high-profile clientsRequirements12+ months hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Java 11+Understanding of test-driven development using JUnit 5 and TestcontainersBasic knowledge of HTTP and RESTful APIsNice to haves:You have used Docker to package applicationsYou have used Kubernetes to deploy applicationsYou have integrated with an HTTP API before (work or for fun)23 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) in SpainWe also offer an additional holiday day after 1 years service, up to the value of 5 days over 5 yearsWe're serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year 'Nomad Working'Mental health support through an award winning provider€200 annual Learning and Personal Development budgetEmployee Referral Scheme which offers €1,000 per employee referralState health insuranceParental leaveUnemployment insuranceState pension fundOUR VALUESWe obsess about qualityOur customers have entrusted us with a critical function in a regulated industry...and we take that responsibility seriously. We always assume ownership and hold ourselves accountable.We are curiousOur innovation is powered by our collective growth mindset. We're lifelong learners who challenge assumptions, experiment, and iterate.We act with integrityWe're guided by our mission and earn and maintain trust by doing what's right, even when it's not easy.We are do-ersWe reject indifference and agility is our strength.We're motivated by challenges, and biassed towards action.We problem-solve togetherWe're diverse people in diverse places, and know the best solutions are born out of collaboration. We win, lose, and learn...together.


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