Backend Developer

• Making Science is a leading digital marketing and technology consulting firm, that is listed in the Madrid Stock Exchange. We are currently expanding our operations internationally, and our offices are located in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Lisbon, Paris, London, Mexico City, Milan, and Dublin. We are a company that specializes in providing comprehensive marketing and technological solutions for digital businesses. Our team is composed of more than 1000 digital native professionals, who have a wide knowledge in the different stages and disciplines of the digital transformation: Digital Strategy, Infrastructures, Software Development, Creativity and UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, and Big Data.
• Making Science is People Centric, and we actively bet on our employees! We believe that they are the key to any successful business, and therefore, our greatest asset. We strive to provide daily learning opportunities for those who work with us and their colleagues. It is also really important that they enjoy what they do, and have positive experiences. We want our employees to feel proud of their accomplishments, and that they belong to a company that is in constant growth, because each person’s contribution is essential to achieve our success. Do you want to be part of this great family?

We are a young, energetic, and fun team!

We believe that shared knowledge, teamwork, and internal training are the basis of a versatile, integrated, and powerful team.

We value a thirst for knowledge, curiosity, and self-learning capabilities, because they help us stay up to date in an industry as dynamic as digital marketing.

We are committed to the promotion of team building events, both inside and outside of the company, that will help us get to know each other better.

So, if you think you fit in, don't hesitate and apply to our offer!

In the Development Team we develop custom web applications with PHP, React and Vue.js. We have IoT projects, AI projects and also we create cross platform apps using React Native. With BigCommerce, Shopify, Storeden, Prestahop and WordPress we are creating stunning ecommerce and websites.

Our server and cloud infrastructures are managed by our IT team. We are focused on performance.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for web applications.

• Collaborate with the team to analyze requirements and translate them into technical designs and specifications.

• Implement efficient server-side code using languages such as PHP, Python, or Node.js.

• Knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, Django and Flask.

• Develop and optimize database structures and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval.

• Integrate external services and APIs to enhance functionality and data exchange.

• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure data privacy.

• Write unit tests and perform debugging to ensure high-quality code and system reliability.

• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration of backend and frontend components.

• Monitor and optimize application performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and issues.

• Stay up to date with the latest backend development trends, tools, and technologies.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, sharing best practices and promoting knowledge sharing.

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong portfolio of backend development projects.

• Solid understanding of server-side programming languages such as PHP, Python, or Node.js.

• Experience working with frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, Django and Flask.

• Proficient in database management systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.

• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.

• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Understanding of security principles and best practices in backend development.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• You are fluent in English.

• We give you complete stability with a permanent contract

• We offer a competitive salary according to your worth and experience

• Your personal Mac

• You will have full ownership and responsibility from the first day and a real impact on the Company’s business

• Feedback is part of our day to day lives. We recognize a job well done through a continuous feedback model

• We care about a healthy work-life balance. You can count on having flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.

• You will never stop learning with us: subsidized training, free language classes, learning capsules, an e-learning platform, and many more

• Work comfortably and follow your own style, because we don’t have a dress code

• Be a part of a young, adventurous, and professional team, with people you’ll grow fond of!