Staff Engineer - Java & Cloud Architecture

About Caravelo

Caravelo stands at the cutting edge of TravelTech innovation, merging financial and travel solutions into a seamless subscription service. Based in the vibrant city of Barcelona, we pride ourselves on being the world’s sole provider of specialized subscription platforms for the travel industry. Our solutions empower airlines and other travel providers to enhance their product offerings, achieve greater profitability, and ensure operational stability. With a dedicated global team of 40 members, Caravelo has experienced significant growth and embraces a hybrid work model. Our headquarters in Barcelona foster creativity and collaboration, creating a dynamic workplace where ideas thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Vision

You will drive the technical roadmap, envisioning a modernized platform that addresses both current needs and future challenges. Lead the charge in elevating our engineering standards, optimizing code quality, scalability, and system resilience to meet the growing demands of our global customer base.

Cultural Transformation

Transform a once siloed team into a vibrant, open community. Establish and lead a tech lead chapter to mentor and inspire, fostering a culture where learning and decision-making are collective, and innovation is habitual.

Strategic Influence and Collaboration

Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and platform engineering groups, to create and refine tools that enhance productivity and performance across the company. Your strategic input will directly influence product managers and designers, empowering them to realize their visions effectively.

Engineering Sustainability and Quality

Spearhead initiatives to manage and reduce technical debt pragmatically. Implement sustainable engineering practices that ensure long-term system health and efficiency, including advanced API design and security enhancements.

Operational Excellence

Oversee backend delivery flows, advocate for best practices in coding and testing, and promote automation to ensure consistency across all backend operations. Your role will be crucial in developing business cases for technical initiatives that unlock new opportunities and enhance operational effectiveness.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive Technical Experience: You bring at least 7+ years of hands-on experience in developing robust Java applications, with a proven track record in scalable cloud architectures.
• Educational Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, enriching your deep technical expertise.
• Technical proficiency: Highly proficient with build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle, frameworks like Spring or HK2, and version control practices with tools like Git. Strong command over both SQL and NoSQL databases, and demonstrated experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.

What We Offer

• Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive Salary and Progression Framework
• Tax-Free Benefits
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Flexible Working Hours and Locations
• Hybrid Work Model
• A Vibrant Office Space
• Development opportunities
• Training and Conference Budget
• Gym and Sports Discounts
• Work-Life Balance and Fun
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Engaging Team Activities

At Caravelo, we’re not just creating innovative travel and fintech solutions; we’re building a culture where your work genuinely impacts the business, your professional growth is supported, and your well-being is prioritized. Join us, and be part of a team where you can see the results of your work, feel appreciated, and have fun along the way.