Python Backend Engineer - AI/ML, Cloud-Native (Barcelona)

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Sabadell; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Flexible and hybrid working options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona seeks an experienced Python developer to design scalable backend services and enterprise APIs. You will connect enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and AI services, delivering production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes building cloud-native applications with AWS, containerization via Docker, and strong collaboration with Finance, Data Science, and Platform Engineering teams. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least two years of professional experience developing software applications using Python.
• Strong experience building backend applications, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Good knowledge of SQL, relational databases, architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and Docker containerization.
• Strong English communication skills and Agile collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure, high-performing Python applications and backend services.
• Build robust APIs connecting enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and AI services.
• Integrate Data Science, ML, and AI capabilities into production solutions.
• Create reusable, well-tested software components using modern engineering practices.
• Develop cloud-native apps using AWS and containerized technologies.
• Strengthen software quality via automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD.
• Collaborate across Finance, Data Science, Platform Engineering, and tech teams.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

Agile

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

AWS

Docker

Job description

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona seeks an experienced Python developer to design scalable backend services and enterprise APIs. You will connect enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and AI services, delivering production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes building cloud-native applications with AWS, containerization via Docker, and strong collaboration with Finance, Data Science, and Platform Engineering teams. Hybrid work model offered.