Backend Software Engineer-Data Integration

Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer specialized in Data Integration to strengthen our team. You will be responsible for integrating, preparing, and processing data from multiple sources. Your role will include the development of connectors, APIs, and queue management for high-volume data processing.

QAD Process Intelligence is a division of the QAD Group specializing in Process Mining and Agentic AI. This position is part of a strategic initiative to transform data analysis and artificial intelligence for the benefit of our clients.

The role is a fully remote from Spain.

What you will do:

• Develop robust and optimized APIs in Python
• Ensure real-time data ingestion and queue management (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar)
• Manage large-scale SQL databases
• Optimize integration processes for maximum performance
• Contribute to the architecture of cloud-based solutions (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Design, develop, and maintain Airflow DAGs to orchestrate data workflows

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and integration frameworks
• Solid knowledge of SQL databases
• Proven experience with queue management and real-time ingestion
• Demonstrated expertise in backend API development
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Experience designing and maintaining data orchestration workflows using Airflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data integration or a similar role
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and optimization skills
• Proficient knowledge of English language is a must

Additional Information

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.