Software Engineer (Backend)

Job Description

About the roleWhat you'll doDesign, build, and maintain backend services in Go and Python across a microservices architecture deployed on KubernetesOwn features end-to-end — from technical design through deployment and iterationWork closely with clients and client-facing teams to understand requirements and translate them into reliable, scalable solutionsWrite clean, well-tested, production-ready code and contribute to code reviewsContribute to architectural decisions and help raise the technical bar across the teamHelp maintain and improve existing client implementations alongside building new capabilitiesWhat we're looking for3-7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend focusProduction experience with Go and Python — we primarily use Go, but if your Go experience is limited you can ramp upStrong understanding of microservices and distributed systemsExperience with Kafka or similar message queue systemsFamiliarity with Redis (or equivalent in-memory data stores) and MongoDBExperience working with Kubernetes and containerised services in productionComfortable with AWS and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelinesComfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment with high ownershipStrong communication skills — you'll be working closely with clients and cross-functional teamsGenuine curiosity about AI and how it's reshaping how products are builtNice to haveHands-on experience with AI/ML systems, LLM integration, or agentic workflowsExposure to vector databases or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Experience in an early-stage or scaling startupBackground in security architecture or SRE practicesLocationFully remote. We have offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia - visiting is entirely optional.Why join Maisa! You will be joining one of Europe’s most exciting early-stage AI start-ups, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Agentic Process Automation that’s reshaping how enterprises approach AI deployment. You will get to directly influence how major multinational organizations transform critical business processes, working on genuinely differentiated technology that solves real enterprise AI challenges.Following our recent $25m Seed Round, backed by leading Venture Capital firms including Creandum, Forgepoint, NFX, and Village Global, we’re scaling quickly and realising significant enterprise traction. This is your opportunity to help solve real AI enterprise challenges, working alongside deep technical and industry experts, where you will be challenged daily and expedite your learning and development. The Culture is OURS to CreateWe’re still shaping how we work together—and that’s part of what makes joining Maisa now specifically exciting.Everyone who joins has the opportunity to influence how we collaborate, connect, and build our culture. Rather than inheriting a finished playbook, you’ll have a voice in creating it.Maisa is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all.