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# Senior Ii Back-End Engineer - Barcelona

- **Company:** Preply Inc.
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Backend, Api Design, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-ii-back-end-engineer-barcelona-en-barcelona-ID-372127186

## About the Role

Proven experience leading complex or greenfield projects end-to-end
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (English B2+)
Willingness to be on-call for your squad (1 week every 5 weeks)
Cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication
Mentoring and coaching
Python/Django backend development
API design and integration with third-party platforms
Scalable system design and data pipelines

## Description

OverviewAs a Senior II Backend Engineer at Preply, you will shape the technical direction and drive cross-functional projects that power our global learning platform.You'll build scalable backend services using Python/Django, integrate with third-party platforms, and mentor engineers across squads to improve performance and reliability.You'll work closely with product, design, data teams, and security to make data-informed decisions that enhance learner-t Tutor connections.This role offers impact at scale in a human-led, tech-enabled EdTech environment that values experimentation and observability.Compensaciones / Beneficiosmonthly lessons budgetLearning & Development budgettime off for self-developmentcompetitive compensation with equityhealth insurancerelocation package to Barcelona hubResponsabilidadesOwn and drive technical vision across squadsDevelop backend features with Python/Django and integrate with third-party vendorsLead cross-functional initiatives involving design, data, product, security, and engineering teamsDesign scalable backend systems and data pipelines, including third-party integrationsMentor and coach junior and mid-level engineersImprove performance, monitoring, and reliability for long-term scalabilityCollaborate with PMs, EMs, designers, and analysts to make data-informed decisionsChampion best practices: test automation, documentation, observability, and quality-first cultureRequisitos principalesExposure to architectural patterns of large-scale web applicationsProven experience leading complex or greenfield projects end-to-endStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (English B2+)Willingness to be on-call for your squad (1 week every 5 weeks)Cross-functional collaborationStrong communicationMentoring and coachingPython/Django backend developmentAPI design and integration with third-party platformsScalable system design and data pipelines


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