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# Java Software Engineer - Barcelona (Hybrid) at WIZELINE

- **Company:** WIZELINE
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Posted:** 2024-07-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://www.wizeline.ai/careers/job?gh_jid=6128467

## Job description

We are:

Wizeline, a global AI-native technology solutions provider, develops cutting-edge, AI-powered digital products and platforms. We partner with clients to leverage data and AI, accelerating market entry and driving business transformation. As a global community of innovators, we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and impact.

With the right people and the right ideas, there’s no limit to what we can achieve

Are you a fit?

We are seeking a skilled Senior Java Software Engineer to join our team in building and scaling our next-generation automated translation and localization platform. In this role, you will work closely with our engineering and product teams to integrate state-of-the-art AI/LLM models and machine translation engines into our enterprise content-processing ecosystem.

You will design and implement high-performance microservices, event-driven pipelines, and robust APIs to support global media expansion, multi-language publishing, and real-time content delivery.

## Key Responsibilities

- Platform Development: Develop and enhance core translation services and backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

- Optimization & Evaluation: Support direct integrations with translation providers; continually evaluate and improve translation quality, system scalability, cost efficiency, and latency.

- API & Event Pipelines: Build highly available, reliable REST APIs and Kafka-driven asynchronous pipelines for processing high-volume content and translation tasks.

- Operational Excellence: Implement end-to-end monitoring, logging, error handling, retries, automated testing, and validation mechanisms for complex translation workflows.

- Scale & Performance: Drive performance tuning and architecture enhancements to handle increasing translation volumes seamlessly.

- Production Support: Assist with production deployments, CI/CD pipelines, system monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure platform stability.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders on technical design, system architecture, code reviews, and documentation.

- Global Expansion: Contribute to the long-term evolution of the platform to support international expansion, additional languages, and diverse content formats across major media brands (including WSJ and international outlets).

## Qualifications & Skills

Required:

- Core Backend: Proven expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable RESTful APIs and enterprise microservices.

- Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major public cloud environments.

- Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging systems for event-driven architectures and streaming pipelines.

- Software Engineering Practices: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, e2e), code reviews, and Agile methodologies.

- Communication: Excellent technical communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

- Prior experience building or maintaining content management platforms (CMS), digital publishing systems, or media workflows.

- Experience evaluating LLM prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or MT quality estimation metrics (e.g., BLEU, COMET).

What we offer:

- A High-Impact Environment
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Flexible and Collaborative Culture
- Global Opportunities
- Vibrant Community
- Total Rewards

*Specific benefits are determined by the employment type and location.

Find out more about our culture [here](https://www.instagram.com/wizelineglobal/).

## About WIZELINE

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wizeline is a global AI-centric technology solutions provider that designs, builds, and scales digital products and platforms for enterprises.
- **Entity Type**: Private (majority-owned by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec – CDPQ)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Bismarck Lepe (Executive Chairman)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services & Consulting, AI Engineering, Digital Product Development
- **Target customers**: B2B enterprises across media, fintech, publishing, sports, investment banking, healthcare, CPG, and life sciences
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Do the Important, Seamlessly” – helping clients modernize technology, harness data, and integrate AI to drive measurable outcomes

## Products & Services
- **AI‑Centric Product Development**: Full‑stack engineering, UX design, and AI integration services delivered through cross‑functional, agile pods.
- **Agentic PODs**: Dedicated innovation teams augmented by AI agents for faster, smarter delivery.
- **Nearshoring Advisory**: Strategic nearshore engagement models for building dedicated innovation hubs in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
- **WizeAcademy**: Internal training and certification programs for continuous learning in cloud technologies and coding.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by CDPQ in 2021)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Annual Revenue: ~$104.4 M (estimated, per LinkedIn)
  - Total Funding: $100.1 M (Series A, Series B, and debt financing)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**:
  - Majority investor: CDPQ
  - Prior investors: Apax Digital, Sierra Ventures, LEAP Global Partners, A.Capital Ventures
  - Partner: Fullstory (2024 North American Service Partner of the Year)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Recognized on Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies (2021–2024)
  - Ranked #1 with Fullstory as North American Service Partner of the Year (2024)
  - Expanded to 11 countries with teams in the Americas, Europe, and APAC
  - Surpassed 1,000 employees and continues to hire aggressively

## Competitive Advantages
- **Nearshore delivery model** with deep presence in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Vietnam – offering cost‑effective, high‑quality engineering talent
- **Proprietary frameworks** (e.g., “Wizeline Way”) that combine boutique consulting agility with enterprise‑scale execution
- **AI‑first approach** – productized industry‑specific AI solutions that accelerate time‑to‑market for clients
- **Inc. 500 recognition** for four consecutive years signals consistent growth and client trust

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening AI capabilities through **Agentic PODs** and dedicated AI engineering teams
- Expanding European footprint with a new Barcelona office and growing operations in Spain, UK, and Romania
- Continuing to invest in nearshore innovation hubs, especially in Latin America and Vietnam
- Strengthening partnerships and growing the client portfolio in high‑value sectors like fintech, media, and healthcare

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “A global community of innovators, problem‑solvers, and lifelong learners” – strong emphasis on growth, collaboration, and belonging
- **Remote & Flexibility**: Remote‑friendly with flexible work policy; physical offices in SF, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Barcelona, and Ho Chi Minh City
- **Perks**:
  - Competitive compensation and total rewards
  - Health benefits and wellness programs
  - Savings & retirement plans
  - Global mobility opportunities
  - Free certifications (cloud, coding) through WizeAcademy
  - Happy hours, gaming tournaments, sports activities
- **Recognition**:
  - HRC Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ (2019–2024)
  - Expansión Super Empresas (2020–2023)
  - Expansión Super Espacios de Trabajo (2020–2021)

## Sources
1. [Wizeline Careers Page](https://www.wizeline.ai/careers/)
2. [Wizeline About Us](https://www.wizeline.ai/about-us/)
3. [Built In Wizeline Profile](https://builtin.com/company/wizeline)
4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wizeline)
5. [Greenhouse Careers Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wizeline)

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