Senior Engineer
HostPapa · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Build and evolve CloudBlue SaaS platform.
- Drive AI-first engineering culture.
- Develop backend services, APIs, and frontend.
- Work in a remote-first team.
- Offer competitive salary and growth.
About the role
Position Summary
With team members and customers in 39 countries around the globe, HostPapa is currently one of the fastest-growing web hosting companies with a wide range of products available. At its core, we provide individuals and small and medium-sized businesses with access to valuable tools and services critical to their online success, including a Website Builder service for making website creation an ultra-easy task for anyone. Tailored to meet every user's unique needs, our award-winning customer support, email, and cloud-based solutions keep HostPapa at the cutting edge of the web hosting industry and innovation by putting our customers first.
This role focuses on CloudBlue, a HostPapa business that powers cloud commerce for many of the world’s largest service providers, including major Telcos, distributors, and MSPs. CloudBlue enables partners to monetize and manage cloud services and subscriptions at scale, combining the agility of a high-growth business with the backing of a global organization.
As the Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for building and evolving the CloudBlue platform, a microservices-based SaaS solution running on modern cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in driving an AI-first engineering culture, using AI not as an add-on but as a core part of how software is designed, built, tested, and operated. You will work across backend services, APIs, and user-facing applications used by thousands of businesses, while helping the team adopt and scale AI-driven development practices. You will be part of a distributed, remote-first engineering team that balances autonomy with the scale and stability of a growing organization.
What you'll do:
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs in Python, using AI-assisted development and automation as a standard part of the workflow
- Own features end-to-end, from design through production, with accountability for quality, performance, and maintainability
- Actively drive AI adoption within the engineering team by introducing, refining, and scaling AI-driven workflows across the development lifecycle
- Identify opportunities where AI can reduce manual effort, improve code quality, accelerate delivery, or improve operational reliability
- Develop and support single-page applications using Vue
- Work closely with engineers in small, cross-functional feature teams
- Collaborate with Product Managers and other teams to deliver measurable business value
- Partner with your Engineering Manager to support technical growth, mentorship, and career development
- Support other tasks or projects as assigned to meet team and business needs
About you:
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and backend service development
- Proven experience helping teams adopt new engineering practices, particularly related to AI-driven development
- Strong experience designing, building, and integrating APIs
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and relational databases
- Working knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
- Experience with unit and end-to-end testing
- Experience with Django, DRF, or FastAPI
- Frontend experience with Vue or React
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and basic infrastructure concepts
- Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Fluent in English, with strong communication skills
What we offer:
- Work from anywhere - this is a remote opportunity
- A competitive salary that values you and your unique skill sets
- Career advancement & professional development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
- Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance
About us:
At HostPapa, we’ve been committed to providing a complete array of enterprise-grade cloud services solutions to every business owner since 2006. These services, traditionally out of reach to smaller businesses, are offered in a one-stop shop, making it quick and easy for customers to select the services they need to grow. We back these offerings with 24/7 award‑winning customer support in four languages.
Our HostPapa team values diversity and inclusion. We have a friendly company culture built on trust and respect. With the acquisition of several companies into our product portfolio, we’re growing at an incredible rate and have ample opportunities for career growth.
Come join our talented team of enthusiastic, hard-working, passionate, driven people engaged in meaningful, innovative work. We can’t wait to meet you!
HostPapa is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of our diverse team.
HostPapa is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
It is anticipated that this position will be performed outside of Ontario.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Engineer
- Python
- Backend Development
- API Design
- AI-driven Development
- CloudBlue Platform
- Microservices
- SaaS
- Vue.js
- PostgreSQL
Skills & topics
- Senior Engineer
- Python
- Backend Development
- API Development
- AI Engineering
- SaaS
- CloudBlue
- Vue.js
- Software Engineering
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python, backend services, API design, and AI-driven development experience.
- Showcase AI adoption: Provide examples of how you've led teams in adopting new engineering practices, especially AI.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Vue.js, and cloud concepts.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and Product Managers.
- Understand HostPapa's mission: Research their cloud services and commitment to customer success.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CloudBlue platform at HostPapa?
- CloudBlue is a HostPapa business focused on powering cloud commerce for large service providers. It enables partners to manage and monetize cloud services and subscriptions at scale.
- What is HostPapa's approach to AI in engineering?
- HostPapa is driving an AI-first engineering culture, integrating AI into the core of software design, development, testing, and operations, not just as an add-on.
- What technologies will a Senior Engineer use at HostPapa?
- The role involves Python for backend services and APIs, Vue for frontend applications, PostgreSQL for databases, and familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Is this a remote position, and what are the work arrangements?
- Yes, this is a remote-first opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. HostPapa also provides flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Engineer at HostPapa?
- Key responsibilities include building and maintaining backend services and APIs, owning features end-to-end, driving AI adoption within the engineering team, and developing single-page applications using Vue.
- What kind of experience is required for the Senior Engineer role?
- The role requires 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, strong Python and backend development skills, experience with API design, and proven ability to help teams adopt new engineering practices, especially AI-driven development.
- What opportunities for growth are available at HostPapa?
- HostPapa offers career advancement and professional development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, along with ample opportunities for career growth due to the company's rapid expansion.
- How does HostPapa value diversity and inclusion?
- HostPapa values diversity and inclusion, encouraging individual achievement and recognizing the strength of their diverse team. They are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities.