Backend / Api Engineers (Mid To Staff Level) - Fintech Platform (Madrid / Hybrid)

We’re hiring 4 Backend Engineers (Mid, Senior, and Staff levels) to join a high-impact API Platform team building scalable, self-serve infrastructure used by both customers and internal product teams.Lea el resumen de esta oportunidad para comprender qué habilidades, incluidas las habilidades interpersonales relevantes y el dominio de paquetes de software, se requieren.This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech environment where the API is a top business priority and sits at the core of the company’s platform modernisation strategy.LocationMadrid (Hybrid: 4 days in office / 1 day remote)Salary€40K - €90K + bonus + benefits (depending on experience level: Mid / Senior / Staff)About the teamYou’ll join an API Platform team focused on:Building a modern, scalable API surface used by external clients and internal teamsCreating self-service capabilities, including instant API credential provisioningLaunching and expanding a new API sandbox environment for clientsImproving performance, observability, reliability, and developer experienceBuilding foundations for AI-driven workflows via API integrations (MCP / agentic interfaces)Supporting platform modernization and service decomposition at scaleThe API is evolving into a product in itself, with strong visibility across engineering and the business.Tech environmentYou don’t need to know everything, but experience in similar ecosystems is key:Backend: Python, Django, REST APIsData: PostgreSQL, RedisInfrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, TerraformIdentity / access: IAM concepts (Keycloak or similar is a plus)Strong engineering fundamentals: system design, OOP + functional design, clean architectureCI/CD, observability, monitoring, and production ownership mindsetWhat you’ll doDepending on your level, you will:Design and build scalable backend services and APIsOwn services end-to-end ("you build it, you run it")Contribute to architecture decisions via RFC processImprove platform reliability, latency, and developer experienceMentor more junior engineers (Senior+ levels)Help shape a modern platform used at global scaleWhat we’re looking forStrong software engineering fundamentals (algorithms, design patterns, architecture)Experience building production-grade distributed systemsComfortable working in cloud-native environmentsStrong communication skills in English (international teams)Ownership mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguityFintech experience is highly valuableGrowth & impactFirst 3-6 months: contribute to building new platform components from scratch12 months: ownership of a key platform area + influence across teamsClear performance framework and quarterly career development reviewsHigh visibility role in a strategic engineering initiativeAbout E-FrontiersWe are a specialist tech recruitment partner working with leading product companies and fintech organisations across Europe.We focus on connecting strong engineering talent with high-impact roles where they can grow and build meaningful products.xqysrnhIf you’re interested or know someone who could be a fit, feel free to reach out directly or send your CV.Hay opciones de teletrabajo/trabajo desde casa disponibles para este puesto.

Strong software engineering fundamentals (algorithms, design patterns, architecture) Experience building production-grade distributed systems Comfortable working in cloud-native environments Strong communication skills in English (international teams) Ownership mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity Fintech experience is highly valuable Growth & impact First 3-6 months: contribute to building new platform components from scratch 12 months: ownership of a key platform area + influence across teams Clear performance framework and quarterly career development reviews

About E-Frontiers We are a specialist tech recruitment partner working with leading product companies and fintech organisations across Europe. We focus on connecting strong engineering talent with high-impact roles where they can grow and build meaningful products. xqysrnh If you’re interested or know someone who could be a fit, feel free to reach out directly or send your CV. Hay opciones de teletrabajo/trabajo desde casa disponibles para este puesto.