IRB Barcelona is seeking a Product Engineer to join the Information Technology and Services department. This position focuses on the development and optimization of technological solutions for both the scientific field and the administrative and operational management of the institute.
The candidate will contribute to the digitalization of processes, the development of software tools, and the integration of artificial intelligence-based solutions to improve efficiency in biomedical research and the general management of IRB Barcelona.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
* Product Ownership: Drive the entire lifecycle of internal tools, from initial discovery with stakeholders to deployment and long-term maintenance.
* Low-Code/High-Logic Development: Build sophisticated, high-performance internal applications and dashboards using Retool.
* Backend & Automation: Architect and maintain robust Python scripts and services to automate complex business workflows.
* Computing infrastructures: Implement automation solutions for data management and process optimization in computing infrastructures.
* Data Ecosystem Management: Design and optimize data pipelines and complex analytical queries within BigQuery.
* System Integration: Act as the technical bridge between SAP Business One and the rest of our cloud stack, ensuring data integrity and real-time syncing.
* API Orchestration: Implement and manage integrations with various Google APIs to streamline company-wide productivity.
* Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify bottlenecks in business processes and propose technical solutions to solve them.
YOU HAVE
* Education: A University Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Retool Mastery: Proven experience building production-grade internal tools, including custom components and complex resource queries.
* Python Proficiency: Strong backend skills, specifically for data processing, automation, and API consumption.
* Data Expertise: Advanced SQL skills and experience working with BigQuery as a data warehouse.
* ERP Knowledge: Hands-on experience with SAP Business One (Service Layer, DI API, or database schema).
* Google Cloud/Workspace APIs: Experience integrating Google Drive, Sheets, or Cloud Storage into automated workflows.
* Language: Professional proficiency in English; you are comfortable documenting technical processes and communicating in a global environment.
* Collaborative Mindset: You are a team player who thrives on feedback and enjoys working closely with non-technical users to build the best possible product.
YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:
* Knowledge of artificial intelligence models and natural language processing, including Mistral, LLaMA, or DeepSeek.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern development environments.
* Experience in developing tools for managing scientific and administrative data.
WHAT WE OFFER:
To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.
Good Working conditions: Permanent Contract (contrato de actividades científico-técnicas) linked to scientific and technical activities of the projects developed in the Information Technology and Services department.Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.
Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.
International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.
Multidisciplinary Research: Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.
Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).
Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.
Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.
Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:
* Deadline for applications: 27/02/2026 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended)
* Number of positions available: 2
* Selection process:
* Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience,
* Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
* Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.
IRB BARCELONA endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit-based recruitment promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.
On 9 December, 2014, IRB Barcelona was awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resources policies in line with the Charter & Code. The Institute works to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.
Please check our Recruitment Policy.
Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.
ABOUT IRB BARCELONA,
Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence since the first call in 2011, has received the accreditation four consecutive times.
The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people's quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are oriented towards diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and rare conditions.
IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members from 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).