Summary: The Lead Backend Software Engineer role focuses on leveraging expertise in Databricks and Airflow to contribute to a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and transparency of government and public policy data. The position requires participation in architectural discussions, development of new features, and collaboration with QA teams, all while adhering to best coding practices. This fully remote role offers flexible working hours, specifically requiring availability during UK time. Candidates should have significant experience in software engineering and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in architectural discussions and software development decisions.
• Translate functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Develop new features and improvements.
• Ensure adherence to best coding practices.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure a seamless release process.
• Take part in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous team improvements.

Key Skills:

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong experience in Databricks and Airflow.
• Advocate for best practices in software development.
• Experience with Azure and Python (nice to have).
• Strong communication skills.
• English proficiency (B2 or higher) in written and spoken communication.
• Proactive, humble, flexible, and a team player attitude.

Salary (Rate): 391.50

City: undetermined

Country: Spain

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT