Senior Software Developer

IBERDROLA is a leading multinational group in the Energy sector, world leader in Renewable Energies and Sustainability, and one of the world's top power companies, with operations in Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, USA and Latin America, as well as the Middle East. Iberdrola is number one Spanish energy group by market capitalization.

As part of its international bet on innovation, Iberdrola has set up a world-class global Innovation Center at the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP). Aiming at Defining the Digital Utility, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East (ME) works at the intersection of energy and digital technologies, focusing on three key innovation and product development areas: smart grids, renewable energy integration and smart solutions for our customers. https://www.iberdrola.com/innovation/innovation-middle-east-qatar

We are a highly dynamic and diverse team, catering for very different profiles and nationalities, engaged in the mission of making this world more sustainable through AI solutions and applications.

The Position

The Company is currently expanding its technical teams and is looking for a Senior Software Developer with strong backend knowledge and experience to strengthen its digital product development capabilities.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about backend software architecture, efficient data processing, and delivering robust APIs for web and B2B applications. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, a strong background in backend development using Python and/or Java, and a drive for creating high-quality, maintainable, and scalable systems. Experience working with cloud architectures and an affinity for using AI-powered development tools will be highly valued.

Jobs to be done

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of robust, scalable, and secure backend services in a self-sufficient cross-functional team.
• Implement microservices and APIs using Python and/or Java, ensuring best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.
• Work closely with AI engineering teams to productize machine learning models as backend services.
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications through RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Define and enforce backend coding standards and development best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies.
• Employ DevSecOps practices and contribute to continuous security improvements.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools (code generation, test creation, static analysis) to enhance productivity and quality.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., data protection regulations).
• Document solutions clearly and contribute to the team’s knowledge base (Confluence, internal wikis).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer or Software Developer or Software Architect.
• Advanced proficiency in Python (preferred) and/or Java.
• Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of cloud-native development, ideally with exposure to Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or Azure.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud Spanner).
• Proficient in using version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Strong unit testing and integration testing practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Boards).
• Willingness to adopt AI-powered development tools and workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience in building SaaS/PaaS platforms, especially multitenant and multi-region architectures.
• Familiarity with Big Data architectures and streaming data processing.
• Exposure to MLOps practices and AI/ML model deployment.
• Solid foundation in software architecture design principles (e.g., SOLID, Clean Architecture).
• Experience working with serverless technologies (e.g., Cloud Functions, Cloud Run).
• DevSecOps or Security-first design mindset.
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Developer, Azure Developer Associate).
• Agile certifications (Scrum, SAFe, or similar).
• English proficiency certificate (C1 or C2).

Years of experience

• Senior professionals (+8 years of relevant experience) will be considered in the selection process. 5-8 years experienced profiles could be considered if they are outstanding. 

Personal Skill set

• Balance between structured thinking and creative problem solving.
• Ownership mindset and attention to detail.
• Team player with collaborative spirit and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Interest in contributing to a more sustainable world through technology.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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