Responsibilities
- Build robust, scalable backend systems for agent workflows, handling context, state, and interactions.
- Integrate AI agent capabilities with core platforms (payments, shopper accounts, risk, merchant services) safely and efficiently.
- Use RAG frameworks and structured data to provide intelligent responses, without fine-tuning models.
- Collaborate with Product, Frontend, Data, and AI teams to design systems and shape the shopper experience.
- Design and build the backend foundations of seQura’s Smart Agent platform to assist shoppers throughout the purchase lifecycle.
- Transform ambiguous product ideas and shopper needs into reliable, scalable backend services.
- Orchestrate agent workflows across multiple services, managing context, state, and interactions.
- Integrate intelligent agent capabilities with core platforms safely and efficiently.
- Contribute to architectural decisions with clarity and simplicity in mind.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, driving alignment and shared ownership.
- Monitor, optimize, and improve production systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and reliability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
- Experience in production-grade backend systems (Ruby on Rails preferred; Python, Kotlin, Java, Elixir, or JS also valued).
- Strong knowledge of OOP, clean coding, TDD, and agile principles.
- Experience with agentic systems or LLM-powered agents (RAG, workflow orchestration, chatbots).
- English proficiency (Spanish nice to have).
- Attitude, ownership, and pragmatic mindset—able to build backend systems that support AI agents without needing DS skills.
Nice to Have
- Located in Barcelona or willing to relocate.
- Experience scaling backend services to high concurrency and low latency.
Benefits
- Secure, reliable, and supportive workplace with freedom to contribute your best.
- Fellowship and supportive culture fostering a sense of belonging.
- Challenging projects to grow your skills and knowledge.
- Unique, inspiring office environment in Barcelona.
- 23 vacation days + 2 free disposal days/year.
- Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.
- Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options.
- Personal budget for professional development.
- Office workshops and meet-ups for community participation and career growth.
- Holistic Wellness Program covering occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, and environmental consciousness, with 34 activities to choose from.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Barcelona
Additional Information
- English proficiency required.
- Spanish nice to have.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid or remote options available.
- Relocation to Barcelona is a plus but not required.
