Backend Engineer & System Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim

Barcelona, Spain

8 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Job location

Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

API

Agile Methodologies

Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud Computing

Databases

Data Transformation

Python

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Openshift

Performance Tuning

Systems Integration

React

IT Architecture

Backend

Information Technology

GraphQL

Front End Software Development

GXP

Docker

Microservices

Job description

As a key member of IT RDM, you will be part of a passionate organization that supports our Innovation Unit colleagues to develop new medicine by delivering on key data transformation initiatives.

The Backend Engineer & System Lead is a senior engineering role that combines hands-on backend development with system ownership and architectural responsibilities. aligned with BI IT architecture standards.

This position requires deep technical expertise modern backend frameworks, full-stack awareness and the ability to integrate internal and external services in an enterprise cloud environment.

Tasks & responsibilities

System & Solution Design: Plan, design, and implement complex systems and backend services, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with BI frameworks.
Solution Architecture & Integration: Define architecture, maintain API contracts, and set up robust integrations across internal and external systems.
Cloud & Container Management: Deploy solutions in enterprise cloud environments, manage containerized workloads (OpenShift/Docker), and own CI/CD pipelines.
Backend Development & Optimization: Build backend components in modern frame, configure integrations, and troubleshoot for reliability and performance.
System Ownership & Governance: Maintain lifecycle documentation, manage environments (Dev/QA/Prod), and ensure GxP and BI compliance.
Operational Excellence & Leadership: Provide 3rd-level support, drive continuous improvement, act as System Lead, and ensure adherence to ITIL and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years in backend engineering with exposure to full-stack development and system integration.
Familiarity with IT architecture principles, compliance frameworks (GxP), and agile methodologies.
Strong understanding of security, observability, and performance optimization.

Technical Expertise: