Back End Developer (Python)
Location: Zaragoza (Hybrid)
***This is initially a Fixed Term Contract until the end of June 2026 - potential for extension/made permanent***
We are working with a company that focuses on accelerating AI adoption, data literacy, and engineering capabilities through a combination of expert-led human coaching and on-the-job learning. By partnering with over 1,500 organizations, they aim to create equitable access to economic opportunities while delivering measurable ROI for businesses.
Responsibilities of the role:
* Join a world-class team of Quantum and AI experts with an extensive track record in both academia and industry.
* Work with Fortune-500 customers from government and private sectors.
* Collaborate with the founding team in a fast-paced startup environment.
* Tackle high value open problems from industry.
* Take on technical leadership and work together with software and DevOps engineers as well as our machine learning and quantum experts to industrialize the companies core technologies
Requirements of the role:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, a related technical field or relevant industry experience
* Expert knowledge of Python and preferably other languages such as Rust and C/C++
* Junior: 1-2 years of experience in software engineering with focus on machine learning and data science.
* Mid: 3+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on machine learning and data science.
* Experience in developing and deploying software systems on the cloud, e.g. AWS
* Proficiency with git and CI/CD pipelines.
* Demonstrated commitment to maintainable, high-quality code through best practices such as testing, documentation, and clean design principles, and the ability to instill this in others.
* Strong ability to work with APIs and design efficient application workflows.
* Excellent communication and soft skills: a people's person.
* Ability to work with experts from different professional backgrounds, both in-person and through online resources.