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Senior Software Engineer (x/f/m) - Spain 🇪🇸

🐼 Who we are

You. Better. With Alan.

Alan's vision is to make prevention the new norm of care for all. Our mission is to help people live in good health to 100 while helping employers feel proud, turning health benefits from a cost centre into their most valuable investment.

We're building a vertically integrated health partner that seamlessly unites insurance and smart healthcare delivery into one system.

By connecting all aspects of care - private, public, and direct to consumer - we create the most member-centric healthcare experience. Through deep engagement, we empower everyone to overcome day-to-day health obstacles and live healthier lives.

We partner with 32,000+ companies of all sizes, serving more than 700K members, and have reached €500M+ in ARR.

Our team of 600 people (still growing) operates across France 🇫🇷, Spain 🇪🇸, Belgium 🇧🇪, and Canada 🇨🇦.

🤘 How we do it ?

People joining Alan are often surprised and delighted by our innovative working method. We have a set of cultural values that guide our approach to work, such as:

  1. Mission is the Boss: We have a mission-first focus with long-term thinking, where all employees act as owners seeking the company's success above all else.

  2. Member & Customer-led: We are obsessively focused on solving customer problems and creating delightful experiences while building trust.

  3. Excellence like Athletes: We maintain high standards and talent density, using the Keeper Test to ensure exceptional performance.

  4. Enlightened Despots: We combine distributed ownership with accountability, empowering decision-makers while maintaining responsibility.

  5. Radically Transparent: We make information accessible and written-first, promoting async communication while protecting sensitive data.

  6. Kind, Methodic Optimists: We collaborate genuinely without ego, support teammates, and maintain positive intent while assuming the best.

  7. Empathetic Challengers: We give direct feedback with empathy, praise strengths, and focus on growth through candid communication.

  8. Bold & Creative Contrarians: We think differently to achieve greatness, challenge expertise with first principles, and embrace calculated risks.

  9. Disciplined Executors: We focus on making good decisions quickly, maintain accountability, and break down problems into manageable pieces.

  10. Fight for Simplicity: We eliminate unnecessary processes, stay concise and articulate, and maintain smart frugality while solving problems pragmatically.

⭐ The Engineering team ⭐

In our engineering team, we build the infrastructure, interfaces, and applications to provide first-class service to our members, health professionals, and even ourselves!

Being an engineer at Alan means joining a team of talented, committed and passionate engineers, with a lot of product interaction.

We move fast, with a lot of ownership, and are proud to tackle big problems!

Our process is very simple: those who make product decisions are the same ones who build them.

💻 Our tech stack is intentionally simple but powerful: Python/Flask, React, React Native and PostgreSQL - we focus on solid engineering over unnecessary complexity.

Want to know more? Read this article if you want to discover how life as an Engineer at Alan and this article on our Engineering career path.

🇪🇸 The Spain team

In Spain 🇪🇸, we're building groundbreaking health tech solutions across two product lines:

  • 🍏 Health Insurance: Full medical coverage with 20 physiotherapy and mental health support.

  • 🥗 Flexible Healthy Benefits: Tax-efficient benefits platform for food, transport, learning and nursery services.

Examples of what you'd work on:

  • Build scalable payment systems that are reusable across markets.

  • Build delightful mobile and web experiences, such as booking an appointment with a doctor

  • Interact with third-party providers to book appointments in hospitals

  • Contribute to our modular architecture to accelerate global expansion

  • Ship an AI agent to book doctor appointments on members’ behalf

We have offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Alaners working remotely from other cities in Spain.

⭐ Is it you we’re looking for?

We are looking for engineers with 3+ years of experience to help us scale our Engineering community from different perspectives (product, tech, and internal organization-wise):

  • You’ll be able to tackle high-impact & high-risk projects involving many engineers.

  • You’ll design efficient systems and engineering practices to align with and facilitate interactions between multiple teams/products.

  • You’ll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers & lead crews (more details in this article).

  • You’ll be able to contribute to hiring your future coworkers and shape candidates’ hiring experience (improving our technical assessment process etc...)

You would be a good fit at Alan if most of this sounds like you:

  • Well-versed in Object Oriented Programming using tools such as Python, Java, or C# and enthusiastic about web technologies such as modern Typescript.

  • Willing to work in Python/TypeScript (but you don’t need to have experience with those 2 languages!).

  • Passionate about building products.

  • Self-starting and entrepreneurial.

  • Humble and still willing to grow (no matter your seniority!).

  • Collaborative, enthusiastic about teamwork, learning, and teaching.

  • Fluent in English

For this opportunity, we are aiming to hire within the D-F level range.

But above all, we are looking for high potential and curiosity: make sure to show us this when you apply! Everything else is a bonus.

🙌   Perks & Benefits

At Alan, we believe that being in good health is a basic need, and it starts with our employees. This is why Alaners are provided with a stimulating environment and perks ensuring they are happy, efficient and spend only high-quality time with co-workers

Therefore, we offer:

  • Fair rewards. Generous equity packages complement your base salary.

  • Flexible Office. Amazing office space at our HQ, sponsored co-working hubs or a full-remote experience with home office equipment sponsorship, we want you to live where you’re the happiest.

  • All the tools you need. Top of the range equipment: Macbook Pro, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and noise-canceling headphones.

  • Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours. Organize your  time as you  wish.

  • Delightful healthcare insurance: Extremely comprehensive health insurance - 100% for you and your children, 90-100% for partners depending on your country (permanent contracts only).

  • Transport. Country-specific commuter benefits.

  • Learning & Training opportunities. A highly  flexible Training policy free books and budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises.

  • Personal growth through coaching: At Alan, coaching isn't just a perk - it's core to who we are. Every Alaner is paired with a dedicated coach from day one, who helps maximize their impact, nurture engagement, and navigate Alan's values to develop their full potential. Learn more about our coaching culture.

  • Parental leave. Extended parental leave for all new parents.

Read more about Perks and Benefits 

Important note: we hire people, not roles.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't check every box, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone, no matter how underrepresented, should feel free to apply as it can only bring learnings or success.

If you identify yourself as a woman: Did you know that research shows women often apply only when meeting 100% of requirements?

Remember, this is just a guide, not a checklist.

We'll be thrilled to receive your application!

🔖 Check out our About Alan and Career pages, as well as our Medium, blog and Glassdoor page for more info.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer (x/f/m) - Spain 🇪🇸, Alan

Are you ready to step into an exciting role as a Senior Software Engineer (x/f/m) at Alan in sunny Spain? At Alan, we're on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by transforming health benefits into invaluable investments, and we want your expertise to accelerate our vision! Join a dynamic team dedicated to building first-class infrastructure and innovative applications that enhance the healthcare experience for over 700,000 members. With a tech stack that includes Python/Flask, React, React Native, and PostgreSQL, you'll be crafting scalable and reusable systems that not only delight our users but also contribute to our overarching mission of making healthcare transparent, accessible, and incredibly user-centric. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor fellow engineers, and shape the hiring experience as we expand our Spain team. We're looking for a collaborative, enthusiastic individual with at least 3 years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming, who is eager to dive into web technologies and bring innovative ideas to life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today to be part of our mission to improve lives and health through technology!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Software Engineer (x/f/m) - Spain 🇪🇸 Role at Alan
What are the responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at Alan?

As a Senior Software Engineer at Alan, you will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient systems that facilitate interactions across multiple teams and products. You'll tackle high-impact projects, build scalable payment systems, and contribute to our AI-driven solutions, all while ensuring a delightful experience for our users. Your role will also include mentoring other engineers and participating actively in the hiring process for our growing team.

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What qualifications do I need to apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Alan?

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Alan, you should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with Object-Oriented Programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Experience with modern web technologies is a plus, though a willingness to learn new tools and frameworks is highly valued. Proficiency in English is essential as we operate in an international context.

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What is the company culture like for a Senior Software Engineer at Alan?

At Alan, we embrace a culture that prioritizes our mission, encourages collaboration, and values transparency. Senior Software Engineers enjoy the freedom to make impactful decisions, are provided with ample opportunities for growth through mentoring, and are empowered to work in a way that suits their individual needs. Our ‘mission-first’ approach means that every engineer acts with ownership and accountability while supporting each other in achieving shared goals.

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How does Alan ensure work-life balance for their engineers?

Alan promotes a strong work-life balance through flexible working hours and vacation policies. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the freedom to organize your time as you see fit, ensuring that you can maintain a healthy balance between work commitments and personal life. We also provide remote work options and various perks to support our employees' well-being.

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Is experience in Python required for the Senior Software Engineer role at Alan?

While experience in Python is preferred for the Senior Software Engineer position at Alan, it is not strictly required. We value high potential and curiosity above all, meaning that if you have expertise in other Object-Oriented Programming languages like Java or C# and a willingness to learn Python, we encourage you to apply!

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Can you explain your experience with Object-Oriented Programming?

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How do you ensure your code aligns with best practices?

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What agile methodologies have you applied in your engineering projects?

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Our mission is to make personal, proactive and holistic health part of people’s daily lives, striving to be the world’s most member-centric healthcare company. Our employees join Alan because they truly believe in this mission. 🤘 How we do it ?...

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