--- title: 'Software Engineer - Java at Auctane' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-java-auctane-madrid-ppwcdp2sepqe' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Software Engineer - Java at Auctane - **Company:** Auctane - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/auctane/jobs/7978412003 ## Job description ## About us At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe. The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart. ## Our values Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes. ## About the role As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise integrations. This role will partner with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and operations teams to build scalable, secure, and reusable APIs and integrations that enable critical business processes across the ShipStation Global ecosystem. This role is based in Madrid, Spain What you'll be doing? - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain integrations. - Build and support API-led connectivity solutions utilizing System, Process, and Experience APIs. - Develop integrations utilizing REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, EDI, XML, JSON, flat files, and database technologies. - Implement event-driven and asynchronous integration patterns using messaging technologies. - Collaborate with architects and technical leads to define integration standards, best practices, and reference architectures. - Participate in requirements gathering and technical design sessions with business and technology teams. - Develop and maintain DataWeave transformations for data mapping and orchestration. - Troubleshoot production integration issues and participate in root cause analysis activities. - Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. - Monitor and optimize integration performance, reliability, and scalability. - Conduct peer code reviews and ensure compliance with development standards. - Create and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and operational runbooks. - Work closely with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure integration implementations. What are we looking for? - 3+ years of software development experience and 2+ years of experience developing integrations. - Experience building RESTful APIs and web services, API design and API lifecycle management. - Experience implementing integrations using XML, JSON, XSD, and DataWeave. - Experience working with relational databases and SQL. - Experience integrating cloud applications. - Experience with Git-based source control systems. - Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. - Experience troubleshooting complex distributed systems - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English - Ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. - Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence What will make you stand out? - MuleSoft Developer Certification (Mule 4). - MuleSoft Integration Architect certification. - Experience with AWS, S3, and SQS or hybrid cloud environments. - Experience with EDI transactions and B2B integrations. - Experience with Salesforce, ERP, CRM, TMS, or transportation/logistics systems. - Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or similar platforms. - Experience supporting enterprise-scale integration platforms. What do we offer? 💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan. The salary range goes from 40,000 € to 50,000 €. We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page. 💰 Flexible salary benefits Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten. 🩺 Private health insurance Free for all employees via Cigna, plus we cover 50% for your family members. 🌅 Generous time off Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year (23 base days + your 🎂 birthday off, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve). 💻 Your gear, your choice Whether you prefer Mac or Windows, or need an extra screen, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success from day one. 🗓️ Annual Salary Review We’re committed to recognizing your professional growth. Every year, we review salaries to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success. 📙 Grow your skills We offer up to €2000/year in training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal. 📺 Learning resources Access internal and external training, including platforms like LinkedIn Learning, completely free. 🧘‍♂️ Holistic wellness program Includes access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice), and regular health webinars & challenges. 😊 Volunteer day Take one day off a year to volunteer and give back. Bonus points for sharing pics on Slack! 👩‍⚕️ Free therapy vouchers Because your mental health matters. 🏐 Health & wellness support Get up to €55/month to cover your gym or fitness classes (yoga, boxing, pilates, etc.). 🗺️ Weekly language classes Improve or learn a new language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German) in small groups with expert instructors—on us! 🏥 Time for health Get 8 hours per year for personal medical appointments and 10 hours per year to support your family’s medical needs. ⚖️ Work-life balance We’re flexible and people-first. We know life happens, and we aim to make work work for you. 💜 Inclusive, upbeat culture No suits here—just a welcoming, casual, and respectful space where diversity is celebrated, and you can be your full self. 🌍 A global, multicultural team We’re made up of 20+ nationalities, speaking 10+ languages. All communication is in English, so everyone’s included. 📦 Packlink Pro discount Enjoy 99% off your personal shipments using our platform. 🔗 Referral bonuses Know someone amazing? Earn €1K–€3K when you refer candidates we hire—depending on the role. 🏢 Central Madrid office When you want a change of scenery, drop by our office in the heart of Madrid—free snacks and drinks included! 🏟️ Team events We work hard and play hard with regular team-building activities and meetups. ## #LI-HYBRID ## About Auctane ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Auctane provides AI-powered shipping and fulfillment software for businesses of all sizes, operating a portfolio of brands including ShipStation, Stamps.com, and Metapack. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021, recently merged with WWEX Group to form ShipStation Global as of June 2026) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry: Logistics technology / Shipping and fulfillment software - Target customers: SMBs, e-commerce merchants, and enterprises (B2B and B2C) - Mission statement: To connect businesses to a world of opportunity by providing the tools and scale needed to make logistics a competitive advantage. ## Products & Services - **[ShipStation](https://www.shipstationglobal.com)**: Leading multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and retail businesses (SaaS). - **[Stamps.com](https://stamps.com)**: Postage and shipping solution for businesses (SaaS). - **[Metapack](https://metapack.com)**: Carrier management and delivery experience platform for retailers (SaaS/API). - **[Packlink](https://packlink.com)**: Shipping platform for small businesses and consumers (SaaS). - **[ShipEngine](https://shipengine.com)**: Shipping API for developers and platforms (API). - **[ShippingEasy](https://shippingeasy.com)**: Shipping and fulfillment software for online sellers (SaaS). - **[Endicia](https://endicia.com)**: PC postage and shipping software (SaaS/desktop). - **[ShipWorks](https://shipworks.com)**: Shipping software for order management (SaaS/desktop). - **Return Rabbit**: Returns management solution (SaaS). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private; acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021 for an undisclosed sum; debt financing of undisclosed amount led by Blackstone Credit in July 2021) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately **$758M** (latest available) — [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/auctane) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Thoma Bravo (majority owner), CVC Funds (minority stake in combined ShipStation Global), Blackstone Credit (debt financing). Carrier partners: 75+ LTL carriers, 350 regional/national/international carriers, 45,000 truckload carriers. - **Growth Signals**: In June 2026, Auctane merged with WWEX Group to form ShipStation Global, creating a combined entity with 3,500+ employees and serving 3+ million customers. Auctane’s headcount grew 19.3% YoY (812 employees). Active job postings increased 29.3% YoY — [ShipStation Global Press Release](https://www.shipstationglobal.com/press/shipstation-global/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive carrier network**: 45,000+ carrier partnerships and 600+ technology integrations create a deep moat in logistics connectivity. - **AI-powered automation**: The company uses machine learning to optimize carrier selection, label generation, and returns — giving SMBs enterprise-grade logistics capabilities. - **Brand portfolio breadth**: From postage (Stamps.com) to delivery experience (Metapack) to returns (Return Rabbit), Auctane covers the full shipping lifecycle. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-merger integration** with WWEX Group to build ShipStation Global as a unified intelligent logistics platform for small and mid-sized shippers. - **Deepening AI capabilities** to automate supply chain decisions and provide real-time analytics. - **Expanding global footprint** with local offices in Poland, Spain, UK, Philippines, Australia, and across the US. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid & flexible work**: The company offers flexible and hybrid work options connecting global teams — [ShipStation Global Careers](https://www.shipstationglobal.com/careers/) - **Perks**: Competitive pay and bonuses, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, global wellness program, mental health resources, employee assistance, fitness perks, generous PTO, employee referral program, and matching charitable donations. - **Engineering culture**: Technical roles make up ~18% of the workforce (246 employees), and the company invests in security, cloud engineering, and data science. Open roles include Full Stack Software Engineer, Security Engineer, and Software Engineer Intern. - **Company values**: “We’re better together,” “Make it right,” “Play to win,” “Win as one” — emphasizing collaboration, integrity, and competitive drive. - **Global presence**: Over 60 locations worldwide, with major hubs in Austin, Dallas, London, Manila, and Zielona Gora. *Note: Employee reviews on LinkedIn rate the company 2.8/5 (210 reviews), with culture at 2.9 and career opportunities at 2.3 — potential areas to probe during interviews.* ## Sources 1. [Auctane LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/auctane) 2. [ShipStation Global Press Release – Merger Announcement](https://www.shipstationglobal.com/press/shipstation-global/) 3. [ShipStation Global Careers Page](https://www.shipstationglobal.com/careers/) 4. [Auctane Greenhouse Jobs Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/auctane) 5. 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