Java Software Engineer - Barcelona (Hybrid)
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LocationSpain, Barcelona
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware Engineering
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 23, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live1d ago
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Proven expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise microservices
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major public cloud environments
Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging systems for event-driven architectures and streaming pipelines
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, e2e), code reviews, and Agile methodologies
Excellent technical communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English
Prior experience building or maintaining content management platforms (CMS), digital publishing systems, or media workflows
Experience evaluating LLM prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or MT quality estimation metrics (e.g., BLEU, COMET)
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Google Cloud Platform
Apache Kafka
Git
CI/CD
We are:
Wizeline, a global AI-native technology solutions provider, develops cutting-edge, AI-powered digital products and platforms. We partner with clients to leverage data and AI, accelerating market entry and driving business transformation. As a global community of innovators, we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and impact.
With the right people and the right ideas, there’s no limit to what we can achieve
Are you a fit?
We are seeking a skilled Senior Java Software Engineer to join our team in building and scaling our next-generation automated translation and localization platform. In this role, you will work closely with our engineering and product teams to integrate state-of-the-art AI/LLM models and machine translation engines into our enterprise content-processing ecosystem.
You will design and implement high-performance microservices, event-driven pipelines, and robust APIs to support global media expansion, multi-language publishing, and real-time content delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Platform Development: Develop and enhance core translation services and backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
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Optimization & Evaluation: Support direct integrations with translation providers; continually evaluate and improve translation quality, system scalability, cost efficiency, and latency.
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API & Event Pipelines: Build highly available, reliable REST APIs and Kafka-driven asynchronous pipelines for processing high-volume content and translation tasks.
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Operational Excellence: Implement end-to-end monitoring, logging, error handling, retries, automated testing, and validation mechanisms for complex translation workflows.
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Scale & Performance: Drive performance tuning and architecture enhancements to handle increasing translation volumes seamlessly.
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Production Support: Assist with production deployments, CI/CD pipelines, system monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure platform stability.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders on technical design, system architecture, code reviews, and documentation.
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Global Expansion: Contribute to the long-term evolution of the platform to support international expansion, additional languages, and diverse content formats across major media brands (including WSJ and international outlets).
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
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Core Backend: Proven expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise microservices.
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Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major public cloud environments.
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Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging systems for event-driven architectures and streaming pipelines.
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Software Engineering Practices: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, e2e), code reviews, and Agile methodologies.
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Communication: Excellent technical communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred / Nice to Have:
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Prior experience building or maintaining content management platforms (CMS), digital publishing systems, or media workflows.
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Experience evaluating LLM prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or MT quality estimation metrics (e.g., BLEU, COMET).
What we offer:
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A High-Impact Environment
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Commitment to Professional Development
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Flexible and Collaborative Culture
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Global Opportunities
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Vibrant Community
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Total Rewards
*Specific benefits are determined by the employment type and location.
Find out more about our culture here.