Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Adobe Experience Manager)
Who is Parser?
Technology alone does not create impact- the right teams do. Founded in 2018, Parser is a boutique technology services and consulting firm helping global organisations solve complex business challenges through digital transformation, product development and AI enablement.
We are a fast-growing team of 340+ engineers and consultants across Europe (UK, Spain, Portugal), the Americas (US, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia), and the Middle East.
We combine global reach with a mindset focused on agility, senior expertise, and close collaboration. We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them define the right problems, shape solutions, and deliver technology-driven outcomes that create measurable business value. Our expertise spans software engineering, AI & data, product development, and customer experience, delivered by teams that combine strong technical depth with a consulting mindset.
Why Join Us?
If you are looking for a place where you can think beyond execution, take true ownership of outcomes, influence decisions, and continuously learn alongside top-tier specialists in a truly global environment, we’d love to meet you.
How will you impact?
At Parser, we build the infrastructure that powers enterprise customer communications at scale. We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer who brings deep backend expertise, with a DevOps mindset, and a passion for building reliable, high-quality systems that make a real difference to customers.
Your key responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable customer communication solutions, with a focus on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related enterprise tools
- Developing high-quality backend services in Java (Spring Boot)
- Building and operating cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
- Championing CI/CD best practices to enable seamless, confident software delivery
- Taking ownership of system reliability, maintainability, and performance
- Producing clear, thorough documentation that supports team velocity and system longevity
Tech Stack
- Languages: Java (primary), JavaScript / TypeScript (nice to have)
- Frameworks: Spring Boot
- Cloud & Infra: Azure, Terraform
- Architecture: Microservices
- Databases: PostgreSQL (SQL), CouchDB (NoSQL)
- Monitoring: Splunk, New Relic, xMatters
- Version Control: GitHub
- Tooling: Zendesk, JIRA
What you'll bring to the role:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience delivering production Java applications
- Strong understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise content/communication platforms
- Proficiency with cloud platforms - Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued
- Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tooling (or a genuine drive to get up to speed)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines - e.g. GitHub Actions
- Solid grasp of both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience with JVM languages beyond Java (Kotlin, Scala, Groovy)
- Exposure to TypeScript or Node.js for a full-stack context
- Background in system design and distributed systems
- Proficiency in Python for scripting or data-adjacent tooling
- Familiarity with LLMs, model architectures, and MCP, and experience integrating or building AI-powered features
- Understanding of Kubernetes - container orchestration, scaling strategies, networking, and resource management
Location:
Candidates based in Spain: flexible remote work
You will receive:
- The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
- The opportunity to be part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
- A highly competitive compensation package.
- A flexible and hybrid working environment.
- Medical insurance.
Parser is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.
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Parser may use AI-assisted tools during certain stages of the recruitment process to support operational efficiency. Our recruiting teams use AI to streamline note-taking and scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by people, with human review and oversight.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on experience delivering production Java applications
- Strong understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise content/communication platforms
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued)
- Familiarity with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tooling
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
- Solid grasp of both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, CouchDB)
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment
- Experience with JVM languages beyond Java (Kotlin, Scala, Groovy)
- Exposure to TypeScript or Node.js for a full-stack context
- Background in system design and distributed systems
- Proficiency in Python for scripting or data-adjacent tooling
- Familiarity with LLMs, model architectures, and MCP, and experience integrating or building AI-powered features
- Understanding of Kubernetes - container orchestration, scaling strategies, networking, and resource management
What We Do
At Parser we help organisations leverage on digital to advance their business strategy. For us, creativity, talent, and passion are indispensable to succeed. This is why we are committed to building, nurturing, and empowering a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment, where every team member can grow professionally and achieve their ambitions, while helping our clients deliver amazing digital products. Thanks to our flexible, distributed model of global operation and the high calibre of our experts, we have enjoyed triple digit growth over the past five years, creating amazing career opportunities for our people across 4 continents. Our services: - Digital Strategy & Transformation We help you understand market trends, relevant technologies, and aligned with your business strategy we create your vision and set the digital direction. This enables you to focus efforts and integrate business and technology across your organisation. - Digital Portfolio Management Based on a clear vision and direction, we help you assess your position, execute your digital strategy and manage your portfolio. We do this by integrating a range of diverse business and technical practises, transforming your organisation in the process. - Product & Service Development We help you create new experiences by designing user journeys that bridge all of the relevant departments of your organisation. By harnessing our ecosystem of specialised talent, we can provide relevant and focused expertise on demand.
