Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
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Job DescriptionThe Digital Business team develops AI-powered digital solutions that transform how IDIADA and our global clients operate. We organize complex automotive data and deliver fast, reliable platforms that drive innovation across testing, validation and mobility services — positioning IDIADA as the most digital and customer-oriented company in the industry.
What can we offer you?
- Collaborate with 60+ software engineers in a young, dynamic and multicultural environment
- High standards, high impact — Work with a passionate team committed to engineering excellence
- Modern agile practices — Scrum, code reviews, retrospectives and continuous innovation
- End-to-end ownership — Design, implement and validate applications for the automotive industry
- Growth at scale — Be part of a large, rapidly expanding organization
Our Tech Stack
We build on a modern, cloud-native foundation:
- Backend & APIs — Java/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Python (FastAPI/Flask), RESTful & event-driven architectures
- Data — PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
- Frontend — Angular
- AI/ML — AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini APIs, LangChain, RAG pipelines
- Cloud & Infrastructure — AWS & GCP, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), Docker, Terraform/CloudFormation
What are we looking for?
Experienced full-stack software engineers to design and deliver AI-enabled enterprise applications.
We seek talented developers capable of working across the entire technology stack, from robust backend services to modern user interfaces, while integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into production-grade systems.
Key technical requirements:
- Develop backend services using Java/Spring Boot and Python, implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs
- Design and implement data access layers with Hibernate ORM and optimize queries for PostgreSQL and SQL Server
- Build responsive, modern frontends with Angular
- Integrate AI/ML services from AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker) and third-party providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini)
- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
- Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate deployments on Kubernetes (EKS/GKE)
- Deploy and maintain applications across AWS and GCP cloud environments
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools (AWS Kiro / Claude Code) to enhance productivity
Ideal candidate profile:
- Strong foundation in object-oriented programming and software design patterns
- Proven ability to deliver full-stack solutions from conception through production deployment
- Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
- Commitment to code quality, testing practices and continuous improvement
- Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI integration
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
If you are passionate about building innovative solutions for the automotive industry and want to be part of the complete software development lifecycle, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer
Professional Development
- Career progression — Clear pathways for technical and leadership growth within the organization
- Continuous learning — Subsidized specialized training, certifications and language courses
- Knowledge sharing — Work alongside senior engineers with deep expertise in automotive technology and AI
Work Environment
- Dynamic, innovative culture — Tackle complex challenges in an agile, collaborative setting where your ideas drive real impact
- Remote work flexibility — Hybrid model supporting work-life balance
- Multicultural team — Collaborate with 60+ engineers from diverse backgrounds
Work-Life Balance & Perks
- Shuttle bus service — Direct routes from Barcelona and Tarragona
- Car-sharing app — Internal platform promoting sustainable transportation
- Subsidized canteen — Quality meals at reduced cost
- Modern facilities — Access to cutting-edge development tools and infrastructure
Impact & Growth
- Own your work — End-to-end ownership of features from design to production
- Emerging technologies — Hands-on experience with AI, cloud-native architectures and modern DevOps practices
- Industry leadership — Contribute to solutions that shape the future of automotive testing and mobility.
Experience & Expertise
- 6+ years of professional software development with strong expertise in Java and/or Python
- Proven track record delivering production-grade enterprise applications from design to deployment
- Deep knowledge of Spring framework (Core, Boot, MVC, Data, Security) and Hibernate ORM
- Strong command of SQL and relational database design (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins) and modern DevOps practices
- Bonus: Experience integrating AI/ML services (AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, OpenAI APIs) or working with Angular for full-stack development
Technical Foundation
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles and design patterns
- Strong debugging, profiling and performance optimization skills
- Experience writing unit, integration and end-to-end tests
- Version control expertise with Git and collaborative development workflows
Soft Skills
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical discussions
- Self-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
Education
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong expertise in Java and/or Python
- Production-grade enterprise application delivery from design through deployment
- Deep knowledge of the Spring framework, including Core, Boot, MVC, Data, and Security
- Experience with Hibernate ORM
- Strong SQL and relational database design knowledge, including PostgreSQL and SQL Server
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins, and modern DevOps practices
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and design patterns
- Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
- Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Expertise with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical discussions
- Experience working in agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Fluent Spanish and English, written and spoken
- Experience integrating AI/ML services such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or OpenAI APIs
- Experience with Angular for full-stack development
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
