> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2086860-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2086860-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:** Fresco - **Location:** Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Code Generation, Software Debugging, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Mockito, Datadog, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, AWS Lambda, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Pytest, Gherkin, PowerTools (Software), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Aws Iot, Dynatrace, Microservices - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-4021-3a9f50495d05add8dd4d0e512f3c189c ## About the Role About Fresco Fresco is a smart kitchen platform trusted by leading appliance brands around the world to build and scale connected cooking experiences. Our platform helps brands launch faster, deliver better experiences for home cooks, and accelerate their digital transformation. Our mission is to empower anyone to cook delicious food. About the Role Fresco is looking for a Backend Engineer to work on our kitchen platform: the Fresco KitchenOS to deliver delightful experiences to our users. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Platform & Firmware, you will building platform capabilities and supporting production operations. Your Responsibilities - Develop reliable and scalable backend services on Python for our IoT devices and mobile clients across ~20 Lambda-based microservices (Python 3.14, AWS CDK, aws-lambda-powertools) covering device control, cooking sessions, media, recipes, auth, AI and more - Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle - Execute cloud to cloud integrations with new partners - Be on shift looking after the platform, frequency: 1 week every 4-5 weeks (Remunerated). - Stay up-to-date with innovations and changes in the industry What We're Looking For - 3+ years building backend services in Python - Strong grasp of event-driven architecture: EventBridge, SQS/SNS, async patterns - AWS Lambda + CDK in production - not just familiarity - Observability: structured logging, distributed tracing (Datadog or equivalent) - You ship faster because of AI, not despite learning it. Code gen, debugging, log analysis, test scaffolding - you've replaced slow loops with AI-assisted ones. - Fluent in English; clear communicator with both technical peers and less-technical stakeholders Nice to Have - Comfortable with: Pydantic v2, SQLModel/Alembic, DynamoDB/PynamoDB, Valkey, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch - Testing: BDD (Behave/Gherkin), pytest, moto for AWS mocking - AWS IoT Core experience a strong plus -, Bachelor's degree in a ## Related Videos - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Building your way to a serverless powered IOT Buzzwire game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/590-building-your-way-to-a-serverless-powered-iot-buzzwire-game) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Testing AI Agents: Automated Evaluation for Chatbots & RAG Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100300-testing-ai-agents-automated-evaluation-for-chatbots-rag-systems) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [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) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [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)