About the Position
We are looking for a full-time Back-end Python Web Developer to join our Dev Team in Barcelona starting as soon as possible.
What you will do
You'll be developing tools and pipelines related with web crawling and data generation using AI technology. The web crawling is set up through abstractions that make the configuration of new crawlers dynamic. This tooling is structured in a middleware infrastructure, using the Django Framework and a PostgreSQL database. Most of the tasks involve: using and developing APIs, data validation, serialization and persistence. All of the codebase is expected to have considerable test coverage and documentation.
What we expect from you
• Python, Django Framework, SQL databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Linux, Shell Script
• Docker, Docker Compose (and general knowledge on container and orchestration/deployment technologies)
• VCS, Git, CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab)
• AI tooling, APIs and prompting, vector databases, etc.
• Web Scrapping (e.g. for Python: Scrapy, Crawl4AI, etc.)
Additional Skills:
• Familiarity using and developing APIs
• Other Python and general libraries such as: Playwright, Django Ninja, Jinja, LiteLLM, Pydantic, FastAPI, Flask, Gunicorn, etc.
• Non-relational databases (NoSQL, e.g. MongoDB)
• PHP (TYPO3 and other similar frameworks), HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Writing unit, functional and acceptance tests. Also writing quality documentation.
Your profile
• A master’s degree in a relevant field
• 3 Years of experience in similar position
• Experience in agile and/or scrum frameworks.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in the English language (Professional proficiency), desired Spanish or German
• Hands-on mentality, Fast learner, high responsibility
• Very proactive mentality – Try, fail, learn, succeed.
Who we are and what we offer:
At BABLE, we strive to simplify innovation. Through our open online platform and advising, we connect cities and companies to drive the Smart City movement. We are a young, motivated, and multicultural team, working in a highly innovative and dynamic field. Fields of colleagues include energy managers, environmental governance, transport engineering, design thinking, public health, web and software development; as well as:
• International working environment, with 40 people from 20 nationalities, and English as our main working language
• The opportunity to grow personally and professionally by doing training and coaching, but also on-the-job coaching
• Being part of a movement that brings great ideas into reality
• Flexible working hours (incl. some remote working)
• Permanent contract, with X holidays per year, based on a full-time contract
• Competitive compensation, with a phone, laptop, and tech equipment
• Bonuses, based on company and personal accomplishments
• Intensive onboarding procedure with buddy support
• A flat company structure, that provides you with the autonomy and freedom to work.
How to apply?
Apply via our career website with your CV and a short motivation letter. Tell us about yourself, your experience, ambitions, and expectations. If you have any doubts about whether your profile fits what we are looking for, don't hesitate to write to us; sometimes the best candidates are those who break the mould of what is expected!
Application deadline: 30 May 2025 (we interview suitable candidates on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the position at an earlier date).
BABLE Smart Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.
