Backend Jobs in Spain
There are 1,367 open Backend jobs in Spain on freehire right now. 514 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, java and spring.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | year | €38,000 | €57,500 | €90,000 | 113 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 55%
- java 49%
- spring 34%
- ci-cd 32%
- cloud 31%
- sql 28%
- aws 26%
- docker 24%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 141 · 10%
- Remote 102 · 7%
- Onsite 7 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 57% of the 105 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 444
- Middle 35
- Lead 28
- Junior 22
- Staff 16
- Intern 6
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 196
- 501-1000 employees 116
- 51-200 employees 63
- 11-50 employees 32
- 201-500 employees 13
Backend Porfile
Backend developer building microservices with Node.js, NestJS, and TypeScript for high-traffic B2C products; AWS/infrastructure is explicitly not part of the role.
Engineering / Dev Lead (Backend - Java / Go)
Infinni is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to architect and scale backend systems for their creator economy platform. The role involves leading distributed teams, mentoring engineers, and working with Java, Go, and cloud-native infrastructure.
Backend Developer (Python/FastAPI) - Remoto desde España
Backend Developer building a SaaS platform for agri-food cooperatives using Python and FastAPI, focusing on integrations with external client systems. 100% remote from Spain.
Ingeniero/a Backend AI-Native
Backend Software Engineer with an AI-native mindset, developing and maintaining Java/Spring Boot applications while leveraging AI tools (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) across the entire SDLC to boost productivity and quality.
Ingeniero/a Backend
IOON is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and maintain microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native tools. The role focuses on building scalable, secure APIs and ensuring system observability in a fully remote environment.
Senior Backend Developer Java
Senior Backend Developer (Java/Spring Boot) building and maintaining microservices, reviewing and optimizing AI-generated code. Fully remote position in Spain.
Desarrollador Backend Java / Spring Boot (Teletrabajo)
Java/Spring Boot backend developer for an energy-sector project, resolving incidents and writing/debugging code (including AI-generated). Fully remote from anywhere in Spain.
Senior Java Developer (German) - Cloud-Native Backend
Senior Java Developer (German-speaking) building scalable, secure cloud-native backends using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure in a distributed enterprise architecture.
Senior BackEnd Java Developer — Empresa final (Hibrido)
This role is for a Senior Backend Java Developer to work on stable, long-term business application projects at an established company. The position involves technology migrations and new feature development using Java and relational databases, with optional exposure to Angular.
Senior Backend Developer (Cobol/Mainframe) - Flexible Hours
The Senior Backend Developer will maintain and develop core banking applications on mainframe architecture using Cobol, DB2, z/OS, JCL, and CICS.
Senior Java Backend Developer — Spring | REST Expert
NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to work on IT projects in a hybrid capacity. The role focuses on Java development using Spring, REST/SOAP services, and JPA/Hibernate persistence.
Senior Java Backend Developer — 100% Remote & Flexible Hours
Plexus Tech is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design and maintain banking services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. The role involves working with PostgreSQL, React, and OpenShift in a fully remote environment.
Senior Backend Developer Java & Blockchain.Remoto
The Senior Backend Developer will design and maintain high-quality backend applications using Java and TypeScript while contributing to blockchain-related projects. The role involves working in an international, agile environment to build scalable architectures.
Java Backend Developer (Microservicios) – 100% Remoto
Build and maintain Java 21/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs on AWS with PostgreSQL, following Agile/Scrum in a fully remote team based in Spain.
PHP/Symfony Backend Developer — Hybrid Madrid
PHP/Symfony backend developer leading the creation of scalable APIs and services alongside international teams, with exposure to React, relational databases, Docker, and CI/CD.
Backend Developer Python & FastAPI — Remoto desde España
Backend Developer position using Python and FastAPI to develop a SaaS platform for agri-food clients, working on integrations with external systems and contributing to architecture and code quality.
Desarrollador Python Backend - Remoto y Flexible
Python Backend Developer building TCDN components, unit tests, and third-party integrations for a Telefónica project, using Python with Django and REST APIs.