Software Developer Java / SQL databases en Madrid, España

Join to apply for the Software Developer ID46604 role at AgileEngine AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

About the Role As a Java Software Engineer in the Americas Solutions Delivery team, you will drive the performance and scalability of our core data platform. Leveraging deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Spring Framework, and Spring Data JPA, you will design robust database solutions and optimize data access, ensuring high‑performing, customer‑centric connectivity globally. This is a unique chance to influence system architecture, advance best practices in digital transformation (AR, IoT, AI), and grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

Design and implement scalable and high‑performing PostgreSQL‑based database solutions

Evaluate and improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of existing data structures and access patterns

Collaborate with backend engineering teams to optimize Spring Data JPA framework usage and SQL query performance

Drive best practices around database schema design, indexing strategies, and partitioning

Ensure proper integration of Spring‑based applications with the data layer for optimal performance

Participate in code and architecture reviews to uphold high standards for data interaction layers

Create documentation and guidelines to enable consistent and maintainable data access strategies

Stay ahead of emerging database technologies and evaluate their relevance for the platform

Work independently on projects and be responsible for complying with time and quality specifications

Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and optimization

• Deep understanding of JPA and Hibernate ORM, experience with performance tuning techniques for Java web applications
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework
• Solid grasp of SQL query optimization, index usage, and data modeling best practices
• Comfortable analyzing query plans, tuning long‑running transactions, and eliminating performance bottlenecks
• Understanding of Kubernetes
• Business‑level English is required

Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud‑native database architecture

Redis, Memcached)

Knowledge of DevOps or CI/CD integration for database environments

Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Grafana Tempo

Enthusiasm for acting as a team player especially when it comes to cross‑functional teams paired with a passion for working independently, assuming holistic responsibility for a project

We match your ever‑growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD‑based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top‑tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work‑life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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