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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Prowlerpro - **Location:** Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Workflow Management Systems, Google Cloud, Backend, AWS ECS, Git, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Free and Open-Source Software, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-4021-ccad62c4359cb0e6db4af63e1e4e6035 ## About the Role advocate for unit testing, thorough documentation, and maintaining high standards of code quality - Proven ability to work independently and remotely. - Working fluency in English. - Startup mindset: initiative, proactive attitude. Good to have - Experienced with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - Skilled in Cloud Security - Background in Open Source projects How will you know you are successful in this role? - Direct teammates consider you to be a reference in Backend development and a valuable asset to the team. (Peer feedback is the most effective signal we have for individual contributor performance.) - The person to whom you report agrees that your contribution to architecture and feature velocity proceeds at a competitive pace, and code quality is on par with top tier Python developments. - We can ask you how your work contributes to the company's vision, and it's clear that your current work is the highest priority work you could be ## Description Primary Responsibilities - Think beyond the code and about our users and customers, understand their needs and define solutions with the team. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop the backend for the Prowler product. - Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable back-end APIs using containerized Django apps and Python. - Contribute to backend architecture decisions and product infrastructure planning. - Optimize system performance, reliability, scalability and security in a cloud-native environment. - Collaborate with product owners, designers, and fellow developers to define project requirements and features meant to cover business needs. - Lead code reviews, automated testing, and continuous deployment workflows, providing constructive feedback to maintain high code quality and adhere to best practices. Mentor other engineers on this matter. - Lead the continuous improvement of best practices introducing latest industry standards. - Manage and integrate relational databases, ensuring consistency, scalability, and performance (currently using PostgreSQL). - Actively participate in Prowler community support, guide others on this matter. Qualifications / Skills / Experience We evaluate the following in candidates for this role: - Advanced proficiency in Python, hands-on experience on Django is a plus. - 5+ years experience in Backend development or equivalent. - Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation. - Solid and proficient expertise in relational database design and optimization, especially PostgreSQL. - Experience working in cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Proficient in Git and collaborative development workflows. - Awareness of security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in software design. - Experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Amazon Elastic Container Service). - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation. - A strong ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)