Principal Software Engineer, Xcelirate
€122.8k
Offers relocation support
Xcelirate is a global technology innovator.
Be an early applicant
Xcelirate is a global technology innovator.
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
€122.8k
Offers relocation support
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create the perfect environment for the sharpest developers to come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices, which see them maintain existing market dominance and strive for global expansion.
Role
Who you are
- You lead by building
- Whether it’s setting the technical direction, designing resilient architecture, or jumping in to tackle complex problems hands-on, you bring a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to engineering at scale
- You don’t just guide teams - you help shape the systems and culture that let great engineering thrive
- You believe in making smart, durable choices over flashy ones
- You understand the big picture but aren’t afraid to get into the weeds when needed
- You’ve worked across web platforms and know what it takes to build large, scalable systems that last
- Your experience spans domains, but your goal is always the same: delivering high-quality solutions that stand up to real-world use
- You thrive in a collaborative environment where strong opinions are welcomed - and challenged
- You work closely with leadership to align technical vision with business goals, guiding roadmaps, removing blockers, and helping teams focus on what matters
- Whether you're mentoring engineers, refining architecture, or steering a product through ambiguity, you’re always moving things forward
- If you thrive in an environment where impact, integrity, and excellence matter, you’ll find a home at Xcelirate
- You have no less than 10 years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in software development related to web projects
- Expert software developer with hands-on experience in each - PHP, Python, JavaScript (other languages are a plus)
- Expert knowledge of Docker and related technologies
- You have a solid understanding and hands-on experience in Linux administration, virtualization, networking, common storage systems, and other common systems used to support large-scale web projects
- You are experienced working with common server-side software services (such as databases, cache systems, and other components) both as a user and administrator
- You have led and been the technical driver in the creation of multiple large-scale software projects with demonstrable contributions to each - as a technical lead, BSA/SA and similar
- You are comfortable performing within the domain of solutions architecture, able to propose, plan, estimate, and propose large-scale technical solutions to complex business problems
- You are keenly aware of the information security and security best practices
- You are data-driven and understand the importance of measurable outcomes
- Keen to contribute towards the outcomes, hands-on with systems and software development
- Proactive learner, staying up-to-date with industry trends and constantly seeking opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, adapting to changing requirements as needed
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
What the job involves
- You’ll report to the Head of Technology and may lead a team directly or through a team lead, depending on the assignment
- Able to manage your own time and competing priorities, schedule own work and work with number of stakeholders in parallel
- Able and keen to take technical ownership of existing projects and to kickstart projects from the ground up
- Be able to take on independent research projects and lead them from R&D to production
- Working together with engineering leadership, coordinate engineering strategies and activities for the company
- Serve as a driver for engineering teams in tasks like research, definition, and solution design
- Together with engineering leadership serve as a driver behind department goals and creating implementation plans
- Be responsible for the implementation of organization-wide process improvements in engineering
- Advising engineering teams regarding process recommendations
- Providing expert advice to other engineers
- Setting and delivering high standards of quality, reliability, and professionalism
- Manage the people management aspects of your structure (team or multiple teams), directly or indirectly through a dedicated team lead. For example, perform performance reviews, staff meetings, performance reviews, engagement monitoring etc
Our take
Xcelirate designs and delivers innovative technology products. The company boasts a diverse and experienced team drawn from a range of backgrounds, which has contributed to its rapid growth so far.
The company has scaled its customer base significantly, thanks in part to its focus on forward-facing, innovative and practical products and an energetic strategy. Xcelirate's main challenge will be competing with rival firms within the industry, and it will need to constantly invest in its technology in order to do so.
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Company benefits
- Relocation package
- Delicious daily lunches
- Health Insurance without copayment, and including dental coverage
- Gym membership with access to over 3,000 gyms, studios and classes throughout Spain, including spa access for you and a friend
- Weekly business-English classes and Spanish lessons, with the option for 1-on-1 classes where needed
- In-office chair massages every Thursday by our resident massage therapist
- Annual learning budget, and regular coaching sessions hosted by your peers and industry experts
- Spotify and Netflix subscriptions
- Awesome new MacBook & our branded merchandise, along with all the fixtures which complete the perfect workstation
- Incredible office based in Barcelona’s WeWork - it’s full of games, chill out areas, snacks and beer on tap
- Access to a global network of co-working spaces for when you’re utilizing our remote days
- 23 days of annual leave and all the Barcelona public holidays to use when you please
- Flexible hours
- An international team
- Awesome referral bonus
- Bring your dogs to work
Company HQ
Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
Leadership
Mina Ghabrial
(Founder & General Manager)Previously Head of People at WPT Global, Global People Operations Manager at Protocol Labs and was a People Operations Manager at Zenmara.
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