Senior Software Engineer - Java

We are a forward-thinking company committed to building high-quality software solutions in a healthy and professional work environment. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, ensuring that every member has opportunities for impact.

We are looking for a Backend Developer with at least 4 years of experience to join our Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence team in Barcelona. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, AWS, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Docker. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend services that power our applications. The team consists of 8 people and is reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering.

About You

• 4+ years of experience in backend development.

• Experience in Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience with Node.js for backend development.

• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Understanding of software development best practices, including code versioning and CI/CD pipelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and APIs.

• Implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions using Java and Spring Boot.

• Work with Node.js for backend microservices when needed.

• Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based applications on AWS.

• Utilize Docker for containerized application deployment.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Troubleshoot and optimize backend performance and reliability.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Product you will be developing

Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence focuses exclusively on pharma and drug development, harmonizing and integrating essential biological, chemical and pharmacological data from disparate sources into a single platform.

About the Team 

As a Backend Developer, you will be the third member of our backend team, working alongside two experienced backend developers. You will collaborate closely with two frontend developers, two QA engineers, a Solution Analyst, and a UX designer to create seamless and user-friendly applications. Additionally, you will work with a dedicated DevOps engineer to ensure smooth deployment and infrastructure management. Our team fosters a supportive and professional environment where everyone contributes to building high-quality solutions.

Hours of Work

This is a Full-Time permanent role, in Barcelona – Spain (40 working hours per week)

Hybrid working model, 2-3 days per week from our Office, near Sagrada Familia, central region in the city.

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to have a real impact on the global IP industry.

• 30 working days of vacation

• Volunteering community, with 40 paid hours of volunteering time

• Private Health and Life & Disability insurances.

• Tax-free benefits (Ticket Restaurant scheme, kindergarten, and transport cards).

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.