Backend Engineer with DevOps Skills (AWS + Kubernetes) - Remote (only Spain)
13 hours ago
Valencia
Design, develop, and operate backend services and cloud infrastructure based on AWS and Kubernetes, ensuring availability, scalability, and security across the platform. ResponsibilitiesBackend & Microservices • Develop and maintain backend services (ideally Python / FastAPI or similar)., • Design APIs, data pipelines, and internal services., • Integrate services with relational or time-series databases (MariaDB, InfluxDB, QuestDB). DevOps & Cloud • Operate and deploy services on Kubernetes (manifests, Helm, Kustomize)., • Build and maintain Docker images and container workflows., • Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines)., • Manage infrastructure in AWS (IAM, VPC, S3, ECR, EC2/EKS, CloudWatch)., • Apply Infrastructure-as-Code principles (Terraform or Ansible). Collaboration • Work closely with engineering and R&D teams to integrate sensors, services, and data sources., • Document system architecture, data flows, operational procedures, and deployments., • Strong experience in backend development (ideally Python; Go, Java, or Node also welcome)., • Proficiency with Docker and secure container image creation., • Hands-on experience in Kubernetes operations (manifests, Helm, Kustomize, debugging)., • Solid knowledge of AWS (IAM, VPC, S3, EC2/EKS, logging/monitoring)., • Experience with relational or time-series databases (MariaDB, InfluxDB, QuestDB)., • Comfortable using Git and working with CI/CD pipelines ., • Bash scripting and strong documentation practices., • Self-starter : able to take initiative and move projects forward independently., • Team player with strong communication skills., • Comfortable in remote-first , distributed working environments., • Strong ownership mentality : takes responsibility end-to-end., • Enjoys fast feedback loops , iterative delivery, and continuous improvement., • A technical project with real-world impact in industrial and research environments., • High autonomy and direct influence on technical decisions., • A small, manageable team with low bureaucracy., • Full remote work., • €40K - gross annual salary, • Introductory Interview (30 min) Get to know each other, discuss your experience, and explain the role and product., • Take-Home Technical Test (4–6 hours, to complete within 1 week) A practical backend/DevOps exercise you complete at your own pace., • Technical Review Interview (1 hour) Deep dive into your solution, architecture reasoning, and approach., • Founders Interview & Cultural Fit (30 min) Alignment on values, expectations, and working style., • Final Alignment Call (30 min) Clarify compensation, logistics, and next steps.