Backend Software Engineer

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required. 

At Evinova, we’re revolutionizing clinical trials by developing cutting-edge digital solutions that connect patients, healthcare professionals, and regulators. As part of the AstraZeneca Group, our mission is to simplify participation in clinical trials and improve health outcomes through innovative technology. We believe in creating meaningful software that empowers individuals and transforms lives. If you’re passionate about building scalable, high-quality backend systems and working in a collaborative environment, we’d love for you to join our team.

Accountabilities

As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll be an essential part of a cross-functional team, working on backend services that power our Product Suite to improve the experience for patients and healthcare professionals alike. You’ll design and implement robust, API-based and Data Streaming solutions to support critical functionality.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Building and maintaining backend functionality for our applications.
- Designing and implementing scalable, high-performing RESTful APIs and Data Streaming solutions.
- Working with our DevOps teams in the enablement of seamless automated deployment, redeployment, and recovery of infrastructure through infrastructure as code.
- Collaborating with other engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to refine features and ensure they deliver outcomes.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving bugs and performance issues.
- Participating in Agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Proficiency with Typescript, Express or similar.
- Experience working with DynamoDB or MongoDB or Document based storage experience.
- Data Streaming experience using Kafka or similar.
- AWS tooling.
- Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
- Strong understanding of software development principles, such as object-oriented programming and Agile methodologies.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in software development.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Experience designing solutions for complex projects within large organizations.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Experience with CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with unit tests, and BDD testing framework like Cucumber.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Here, you can explore new solutions, experiment with leading-edge technology, and tackle challenges in a modern technology environment. With countless opportunities to learn and grow, you can shape your own path while being supported all the way. Join us to innovate, disrupt an industry, and change lives.

Are you ready to transform clinical trials and help improve health outcomes around the world? Apply now to become a part of Evinova’s innovative journey in health tech.