Trainee Backend Engineer

As a Trainee Backend Engineer, you are stepping into an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within our engineering team while contributing to the development of backend systems that are critical to the fundcraft platform. In this entry-level role, you actively build your foundational knowledge and gain hands-on experience in backend development, preparing yourself for more advanced responsibilities.

You work under the guidance of experienced backend engineers, collaborating on various projects while learning industry best practices. Your main focus is to assist in building and maintaining backend solutions, but you also get exposure to the complete software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and documentation.

This is a position based in Spain, reporting directly to the Lead Backend Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of backend systems using Python and basic tools like Docker.
• Write basic automated unit tests and assist in integration testing to validate backend functionality and maintain quality standards.
• Assist QA engineers and senior team members in identifying and resolving bugs.
• Contribute to the documentation of backend systems, APIs, and processes to ensure knowledge transfer and maintainability.
• Observe and apply coding standards, design principles, and best practices under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Work with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Engage in continuous learning to improve technical skills and knowledge of backend engineering principles.

Skills & Behaviours

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new technical skills and improve through feedback and hands-on experience.
• Collaborate effectively with the unit, seeking help and offering support when needed.
• Show attention to detail by following instructions, writing clean code, and minimising errors.
• Approach tasks with a logical, problem-solving mindset, breaking down complex issues into manageable parts.
• Take initiative by asking questions, seeking learning opportunities, and proposing improvements to your own work.
• Adapt to changing technologies, tools, and project requirements, embracing new methods of working.
• Own your assigned tasks and ensure they are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Communicate effectively in English with the unit, providing updates and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Accept and learn from feedback, using constructive criticism to improve your skills and performance.
• Join a culture that celebrates creativity and welcomes innovative, disruptive ideas, empowering you to make a real impact.
• Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, diverse workplace where you'll have the chance to collaborate and learn from specialists across various fields, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Embrace automation and seamless tech integration in your workflows⚙, while our platform boosts operations through tech leverage, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and updated with new technologies.
• Work in a comfortable, ergonomic environment within our spacious, modern offices where you can enjoy daily fresh fruit and coffee!
• Monthly afterworks organised by the company to unwind and strengthen team connections.