Parser

Senior Backend Engineer

Parser  •  Kingdom of Spain (Hybrid)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Backend Engineer

Who is Parser?

Technology alone does not create impact - the right teams do. Founded in 2018, Parser is a boutique technology services and consulting firm helping global organisations solve complex business challenges through digital transformation, product development and AI enablement.

We are a fast-growing team of 340+ engineers and consultants across Europe (UK, Spain, Portugal), the Americas (US, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia), and the Middle East. We combine global reach with a mindset focused on agility, senior expertise, and close collaboration.We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them define the right problems, shape solutions, and deliver technology-driven outcomes that create measurable business value. Our expertise spans software engineering, AI & data, product development, and customer experience, delivered by teams that combine strong technical depth with a consulting mindset.

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a place where you can think beyond execution, take true ownership of outcomes, influence decisions, and continuously learn alongside top-tier specialists in a truly global environment, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

Join the team behind Search. Our work touches the lives of over 28 million UK shoppers every week, with global reach on the horizon.

Our stack includes Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka, running on Azure with a fully automated CI/CD pipeline. We follow Agile principles, adapting Kanban and other methodologies to fit the team's needs. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture—pair programming is common, and we review all code in GitHub.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end systems using your deep JVM and Java ecosystem expertise
  • Translate product requirements into well-structured, maintainable code
  • Write test-driven features and follow the TDD and BDD cycle
  • Apply SOLID principles and cohesive design to build scalable software
  • Collaborate with product stakeholders to shape and refine features
  • Support production systems, resolve incidents, and conduct root cause analysis
  • Mentor and support fellow engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning
  • Share knowledge across the wider engineering community
  • Prototype and evaluate new tools and technologies

Essential Requirements

  • Enterprise-level Java experience - development, testing, secure coding, operational setup
  • Reasonable Azure knowledge
  • OpenCode experience
  • Strong experience with Java 8+
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Proven ability to scale systems effectively
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)
  • Exposure to reactive programming paradigms

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with eCommerce or search systems
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About Parser

At Parser we help organisations leverage on digital to advance their business strategy.

For us, creativity, talent, and passion are indispensable to succeed. This is why we are committed to building, nurturing, and empowering a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment, where every team member can grow professionally and achieve their ambitions, while helping our clients deliver amazing digital products.

Thanks to our flexible, distributed model of global operation and the high calibre of our experts, we have enjoyed triple digit growth over the past five years, creating amazing career opportunities for our people across 4 continents.

Our services:

- Digital Strategy & Transformation

We help you understand market trends, relevant technologies, and aligned with your business strategy we create your vision and set the digital direction. This enables you to focus efforts and integrate business and technology across your organisation.

- Digital Portfolio Management

Based on a clear vision and direction, we help you assess your position, execute your digital strategy and manage your portfolio. We do this by integrating a range of diverse business and technical practises, transforming your organisation in the process.

- Product & Service Development

We help you create new experiences by designing user journeys that bridge all of the relevant departments of your organisation. By harnessing our ecosystem of specialised talent, we can provide relevant and focused expertise on demand.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2018
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