Codeway
Backend Developer
CodewaySpain1 day ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
About Codeway
Codeway builds consumer apps used by millions around the world, spanning AI creativity, wellness, learning, and productivity. Our products are built with a strong focus on user experience, speed, and quality, and are powered by deep in-house technology and data capabilities.

Barcelona is a growing core hub for Codeway. We are building a strong engineering culture here, focused on ownership, fast execution, and high standards of craft. This is a place for engineers who want to stay close to the product, influence real decisions, and see their work reach users quickly.

We are now looking for a Backend Developer to join our Barcelona team and help us build and scale high-quality mobile experiences across our consumer app portfolio.

The Role

We are looking for Backend Developers to join our engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain the services that power our mobile and web applications used by millions of users globally. Your work will span from designing scalable microservices and APIs to supporting AI-powered features and model deployments. You’ll contribute to highly scaled, performance-critical products where reliability, speed, and clean architecture matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services supporting mobile and web clients.
  • Build and evolve microservices and RESTful APIs with clean, maintainable architecture.
  • Deploy, monitor, and support AI models and data-driven services in production environments.
  • Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed systems.
  • Collaborate closely with mobile, frontend, AI, product, and DevOps teams to deliver new features end to end.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and proactively improve system stability and observability.
  • Contribute to code quality through reviews, testing, and documentation.



What You’ll Bring

  • 2+ years of professional experience in backend development.
  • Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js and/or Python.
  • Experience designing and working with microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.
  • Solid understanding of databases, data modeling, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Good grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals.
  • Ability to contribute effectively in high-scale environments handling large volumes of traffic and data.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.



Nice to have


  • Experience with Google Cloud services (e.g., Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, App Engine) and Firebase.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
  • Understanding of backend security principles and secure API design.
  • Exposure to machine learning workflows, model deployment, or AI-related infrastructure.



What We Offer

  • The chance to work with a high-caliber, passionate international team building category-defining products
  • Full-time contract with competitive salary
  • Private health insurance, a generous meal card
  • Full visa & relocation support if you’re moving to Barcelona
  • Annual learning & development budget for courses, tools, or events that support your growth
  • Free access to Codeway’s suite of apps across productivity, wellness, and education
  • A top-notch office in the heart of the city



We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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