Mid Backend Engineer

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Volkswagen Group Services is excited to present a fantastic opportunity to join our Volkswagen Digital Hub in Spain. As part of the global Software Development Centre network in the Volkswagen Group, we constantly seek talented individuals ready to bring their unique skills to our projects.

Our start-up environment is collaborative, innovative, and open to new ideas. We strive to cultivate a work culture that encourages individual growth, team empowerment, and project excellence. We value respect, teamwork, and the common purpose that binds us as a group. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment and be part of our family, supported by one of the largest companies in the world, we invite you to read further.

About the Team and the Hub :

• Our culture is centered around fostering individual growth and team empowerment within a flexible and supportive environment.
• We prioritize respect, teamwork, and inclusivity, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of each member.
• We embrace a work-life balance philosophy and encourage continuous personal and professional development.

The Role :

• You will work in MIDAS = Measurement Information and Data Analytics Solution, a VW project which contains data from tests and simulations made to vehicles (before its commercialization).
• You will work on a day-to-day basis with our design, frontend, backend, devops, and testing team to build a scalable and solid product.

Key Responsibilities :

• Writing and maintaining microservices that are deployed in a cloud environment (Openshift), providing highly available services that are resilient in the face of failures.
• Working using best practices (testing, code reviews, DDD, CI / CD, clean code) and Agile methodologies.
• Write automated tests.

Requirements :

• As a Python Developer, you have experience in Python using frameworks like Flask and SQLAlchemy.
• Knowledge in Python, language, and interpreter internals not just algorithms, logic, and frameworks (Flask, SQLAlchemy).
• Knowledge in Relational databases and NoSQL databases (MySQL, OpenSearch, ElasticSearch).
• Knowledge in testing (Unit, Integration, E2E) using Unittest or Pytest.
• Knowledge with Docker. Desirable knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Academic Background : BSc. in Computer Engineering, Informatics, or similar related fields.
• Good level of English is required.

What we offer :

• Fully remote work capability, with an option to work from our office when needed.
• Access to professional development tools and free language courses.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and professional needs.
• A competitive holiday package and access to a variety of employee discounts.

Join us at Volkswagen Digital Hub to advance your career in a role where your skills will directly contribute to the success and smooth operation of our innovative projects.