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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer, Enterprise - **Company:** Jobgether - **Location:** Málaga, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Distributed Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Backend - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-backend-engineer-enterprise-en-malaga-ID-370106672 ## About the Role 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with senior or staff-level responsibility in backend-focused roles Strong expertise in backend development and system design for distributed systems Proven experience operating production systems, including observability, incident management, and reliability engineering Background in enterprise-grade system development, including security, compliance, data governance, or platform engineering Experience working across multiple teams and driving complex technical initiatives end-to-end Strong understanding of scalable architecture principles and long-term system design thinking Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders across functions Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects is a strong advantage ## Description This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Enterprise based in Spain.This role sits at the core of a high-scale enterprise platform, where backend systems directly enable secure, reliable, and compliant experiences for some of the world's largest organizations. You will design and evolve distributed services that power mission-critical functionality used across enterprise customers globally. The work is highly cross-functional, involving close collaboration with product, security, legal, and infrastructure teams to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions. You will take ownership of large-scale backend systems operating in production, with a strong focus on observability, reliability, and long-term scalability. Projects often span multiple teams and require breaking down ambiguous problems into clear, iterative delivery plans. This is an opportunity to shape foundational platform architecture in a fast-moving, AI-driven environment where engineering excellence is a priority.Accountabilities:Design, develop, and maintain distributed backend services and platform components supporting enterprise customers at scaleOwn the end-to-end lifecycle of production systems, including deployment, monitoring, incident response, and continuous reliability improvementsTranslate complex business, security, and regulatory requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutionsLead the decomposition of large, ambiguous initiatives into structured, iterative engineering deliverables across multiple teamsBuild and enhance systems related to security, access control, data handling, multi-tenancy, and enterprise compliance requirementsCollaborate closely with cross-functional partners including product, infrastructure, security, and legal teamsDefine and track system health metrics, leveraging observability tools to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability standards are metContribute to architectural decisions that ensure long-term platform evolution and support future enterprise growthRequirements7+ years of experience in software engineering, with senior or staff-level responsibility in backend-focused rolesStrong expertise in backend development and system design for distributed systemsProven experience operating production systems, including observability, incident management, and reliability engineeringBackground in enterprise-grade system development, including security, compliance, data governance, or platform engineeringExperience working across multiple teams and driving complex technical initiatives end-to-endStrong understanding of scalable architecture principles and long-term system design thinkingAbility to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders across functionsExperience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects is a strong advantageBenefitsCompetitive compensation package aligned with experience and market benchmarksFlexible or remote-friendly working arrangements across Europe (subject to eligibility)25 days of annual leave plus local public holidaysOpportunity to work on large-scale AI-driven enterprise systems used globallyHigh-impact engineering environment focused on ownership, autonomy, and execution speedStrong culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvementExposure to cutting-edge AI infrastructure and large-scale backend challengesClear career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling engineering organizationHow Jobgether works:We use anAI-powered matching processto ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Why Apply Through Jobgether?Data Privacy Notice:By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#LI-CL1We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.