Java Software Engineer (Identity Proofing), Spain

Signicat is a pan-European digital identity company that makes it easy and safe for organisations to know who they are interacting with online. Using our proprietary technology, we help companies and public organisations securely verify the identities of people and businesses, authenticate users, and enable compliant electronic document signing, so their customers can access services and complete online processes with confidence.

Today, Signicat employs over 530 people across 20 offices in 15 European countries. We work with leading banks, fintechs, telcos, public authorities, healthcare providers, and enterprises across retail and mobility to deliver trusted digital identity and onboarding solutions at scale. Joining Signicat means contributing to a mission that has a real impact on how society works and trusting each other in an increasingly digital world.

The Team

We have an opportunity for a Java Software Engineer to join our Documents team (focused on document and image processing).

As a Developer on the team, you will

• Design and develop services as part of distributed applications
• Collaborate closely with the immediate team/tribe and product owner
• Work with requirements for maintainability, testability, performance, security, and quality services
• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve the platform
• Our Tech Stack includes: Java v21, Spring Boot, SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Google Cloud Platform, and more.

To succeed, you will have

• 3+ years of experience working with Java v21 and Spring Boot
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with messaging systems like RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Fluency in English and Spanish

As a plus

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices
• Exposure to Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Previous experience with documents and image processing, biometrics compression, ML and AI.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and concepts as scalability, resiliency, and security.

What we offer

• Tailored benefits package by location - we aim to empower our employees by offering customised benefits suited to each market
• Your tech, your way - choose the tech gear that aligns with your comfort and meets your preferences
• Work-life balance - enjoy an extra 5 paid days off annually, and we will celebrate your work anniversaries with additional days off to recognise and reward your milestones.
• Summer schedule - benefit from 13 weeks of reduced 35-hour workweeks (7-hour continuous days) each summer to make the most of the sunny season
• Health & Wellness - we prioritise your physical and mental well-being by providing designated packs and access to the Headspace app
• Continuous growth - quarterly development talks, a dedicated time during working hours each week for training and development, unlimited access to Udemy courses, defined career paths and internal mentorship opportunities
• Customised onboarding - we will prepare an Onboarding Plan to ensure an easy and smooth beginning
• Be part of an international team - the opportunity to work from any other Signicat office for 2 months per year and 3 weeks per year from any European country
• Give back to the community - option to use 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support a charity or cause you are passionate about
• Empowering feedback culture - by using employee engagement tools, we ensure that every voice is heard, empowering us to grow together
• Meet-ups - frequent office gatherings and biennial Kick-off event to bring every Signicat under one roof that you don’t want to miss
• Madrid : Modern workplace - a cosy office in Madrid with just a 15-minute walk from Atocha central station, surrounded by green recreational areas and parking available

We will discuss salary expectations during the hiring process to ensure our offer reflects your experience and qualifications.