Senior Backend Engineer - Community and Engagement
Summary
Senior Backend Engineer on bsport's Community & Engagement team, building and scaling the backend behind marketing campaigns, workflow automation, SMS/email/push messaging, and member data for fitness studios worldwide, including re-architecture and agentic AI initiatives. Works in an OO backend language (Python/Django a plus) on scalable systems and APIs, hybrid from Barcelona.
We are bsport. The place to be!
bsport is an all-in-one platform combining boutique fitness and advanced technology. Our platform helps our partners manage their bookings, payroll, marketing and more, to streamline operations and boost their commercial success.
Since we launched in 2019, we have already achieved the following:
We’ve built a community of over 7 million users 🤝
In December 2024 we have finalised the biggest Series B (€30 million)🏆
Grown our team to more than 200 employees 🚀
Experienced strong worldwide growth (75% YoY) and rapid geographical expansion (+20 countries)
We’re continuing to grow to become the #1 tech partner for boutique studios in Europe and the rest of the world!
Join us to write the next chapter of your career!
About the role:
As a Senior Backend Engineer in our Community & Engagement team, you’ll help build and evolve the backend systems powering our marketing and communications capabilities, used by thousands of studios worldwide. Your team’s focus areas will include:
Driving initiatives that bring bsport into the world of agentic AI
Maintaining and evolving our marketing suite, including our Campaigns tool and workflow automation capabilities
Building and scaling our SMS, email and push notification communication channels, as well as future integrations with new channels
Helping our studios gain a better understanding of their community by improving the foundations of our member data
Contributing to the re-architecture of core functionalities within bsport, from our member segmentation tools to our communications stack
🎯 What will be your impact:
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:
Design, build and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems powering our marketing, communication and member data products
Take ownership of complex technical projects, from architecture and implementation to deployment and continuous improvement
Contribute to the re-architecture of core backend functionalities, helping us improve scalability, maintainability and performance
Collaborate closely with Product, Front-end Engineers and other teams to turn business requirements into robust technical solutions
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices and thoughtful engineering decisions
Help shape the technical direction of the team and mentor other engineers through your technical expertise and experience
🌟You would be great fit if you have:
You have substantial experience in any current Object-Oriented backend language (familiarity with Python and Django is a plus)
You have experience designing and building scalable backend systems and APIs
You take ownership and pride in building exceptional products
You’re detail-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator
You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoy being challenged
You have a strong understanding of software architecture, code quality and engineering best practices
You are comfortable working on complex technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions
You are professionally proficient in English
🌈🌍 Diversity is one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to help us build a more inclusive, equitable team.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply-curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn are just as important to us as specific skills.
What We Offer
We believe great work comes from happy, supported people-that’s why we offer meaningful perks designed to promote balance, growth, and connection.
💵 Attractive compensation package
Competitive salary packages based on your experience and role.
💻 Work-Life harmony
Hybrid model with 3 days in the office per week
🌎 Work from anywhere
Enjoy up to 15 days of remote work from abroad each year.
❤️ Private health insurance
We offer fully-funded Alan private health coverage so you can focus on what matters most.
💪🏽 Exclusive fitness perks
Stay active with a specially discounted access to Wellhub.
🍔 Flexible remuneration
Enjoy tax reductions thanks to Alan Flex
🌍 Diverse fun loving team
Multicultural colleagues, after-work events, team-building & more.
