Python Developer

Python developer with a strong passion for music?

That's what BMAT Music Innovators is looking for.

Even more so if you're based in Barcelona and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while having the option to meet your colleagues in person. However, being based anywhere in Spain or Italy is also perfectly fine.

Experience with Python is required. We're not looking for someone just starting out.

You'll be joining the team that manages the complete lifecycle of our core data assets—millions of audio files and their accompanying descriptive data (metadata). The work involves designing, building, and maintaining the systems for data ingestion, processing, quality control, and ensuring this content is reliably served to our company's various applications and client products.

Recruitment agencies: we kindly request that you refrain from reaching out, as we are not seeking your services at this time. Thank you.

Our stack

• Backend: Python3 and Fast API
• Data Layer: PostgreSQL (via SQLAlchemy), MongoDB (via PyMongo), and Elasticsearch
• DevOps & CI/CD: Bitbucket Pipelines
• Deployment: Containerised applications using Docker
• Cloud: Infrastructure hosted on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance and ensure reliability
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process and methodologies

Expectations of the role

Within 30 Days:

During the first month, your primary focus will be on familiarizing yourself with essential aspects of the role and supporting foundational tasks.

Onboarding and Training:

• Complete the company's onboarding program
• Familiarize yourself with the company's mission, values, and development process
• Understand the tools, technologies, and frameworks used by the development team

Team Integration:

• Meet team members and key stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings and Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning)
• Start building relationships with your colleagues

Initial Contributions:

• Review existing codebases and documentation
• Begin working on small, assigned tasks or bug fixes to get hands-on experience with the code
• Seek feedback and ask questions to understand best practices and coding standards

Within 60 Days:

By the second month, you'll be expected to take on more complex responsibilities and actively contribute to team/project/strategic initiatives.

Active Participation:

• Take on more complex tasks and projects under the guidance of senior engineers
• Actively participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback
• Contribute to team discussions and planning sessions

Skill Development:

• Continue to learn and adapt to the development environment and tools
• Explore opportunities for professional development, such as online courses or internal training sessions

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other team members to understand project requirements and deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, Product Management) to ensure seamless project execution

Within 90 Days:

At the end of the probationary period, you'll be expected to autonomously manage your assigned tasks, contribute to technical and sprint planning, and take ownership of your features.

Independent Contribution:

• Demonstrate the ability to independently handle and complete assigned projects and tasks
• Show proficiency in the primary technologies and frameworks used by the team
• Deliver high-quality, well-documented, and tested code

Process Improvement:

• Identify and suggest improvements to existing processes and workflows
• Participate in retrospectives and provide constructive feedback to help the team improve

Establishing a Role:

• Establish yourself as a reliable and integral part of the development team
• Take ownership of specific components or features of the project
• Actively collaborate with and support team members, sharing knowledge and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role
• Experience in Python
• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g, Django, FastAPI, Flask) is a strong plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Demonstrate adaptability and openness to feedback and learning opportunities
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute positively to team dynamics and foster a supportive work environment
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Catalan is highly appreciated, also in Spanish but not mandatory
• The role is located in Barcelona. Local candidates are preferred, but remote work arrangements may be considered.

Interview Process

• Screening call with the People team
• Live Coding Challenges
• Interview with the team manager and part of the team to discuss the project

Benefits

You Can Enjoy

• Flexible working hours and location
• Flat hierarchy
• You can make the role your own and run your own development
• Online language classes to improve your Spanish or English
• Online and onsite courses and music industry workshops run by inhouse experts
• We'll provide you with all equipment needed for you to be comfortable
• Unlimited time off because we believe that you know best when you need to rest
• Barcelona HQ office available to you, kitted out with a rehearsal room https://www.bmat.com/bmat-house/

Who The FAQ Are BMAT

BMAT started in 2005 when a group of engineers with a passion for music decided to spin-off from an audio research lab in Barcelona. We're now over 250 people, spread across Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, New Jersey, Oslo, LA, Singapore, Tokyo, Manila, Bangkok and Lagos.

We're a team of pretty decent people who enjoy working with each other. We're open-minded and well-traveled, coming from all parts of the world. We've got rappers, producers, cello players, DJs, and songwriters. The passion for music and the excitement for innovative technology have proven to make a good combination.

BMAT has grown as a company of companies. Within BMAT there are a number of products and services that developed semi autonomously for different players - Digital Service Providers, Publishers and Collective Management Organisations.

Diverse perspectives drive innovation, and innovation is kind of our thing. Our open-minded and flexible culture organically fosters this diversity. We've learnt that we thrive on learning from each other, so we don't just welcome but actively hire a range of open-minded people from all walks of life. Our team is made up of people with different backgrounds, perspectives, orientations, abilities, musical tastes, dress sense and time-zones - but we all have one common goal: Making the music world a better place. With equal opportunities for everyone, BMAT is a pretty nice place to work.