Software Engineer

ISGlobal is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of its digital health platform (mobile app and web) called SciencePaks. The software is a digital solution designed to track heart rate variability (HRV) using pulse bands and Garmin smartwatches, with a strong focus on fatigue monitoring, physical activity, and patient management, particularly in breast cancer care.

The platform integrates data acquisition, processing, visualization, and clinical decision support, covering the full software stack.

The candidate will work on the Bioinformatics Research Group in Epidemiology (BRGE) lead by Dr Juan R Gonzalez which is integrated into the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme that aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a focus on environmental, radiation, occupational, lifestyle, social, infectious, and genetic risk factors throughout the life course. Key outcomes include respiratory, cardiovascular and immune health, neurodevelopment, and cancer., * Design, develop, and maintain the SciencePaks mobile and web applications.

• Implement and manage backend services, APIs, and databases for secure storage and processing of physiological and clinical data.
• Integrate data from wearable devices (e.g., Garmin) and pulse bands, including HRV and activity metrics.
• Develop data pipelines for fatigue analysis and monitoring.
• Collaborate with clinical and research teams to translate medical and scientific requirements into software solutions.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant data protection and medical regulations.
• Maintain and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability., 1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV. 2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Have a completed, or close to completion, Engineering Degree in Informatics, Computer Science or related field, with strong expertise in full-stack software development (backend and frontend).

• Solid programming experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, R, JavaScript or similar, including data processing and analysis.
• Experience in backend development, including APIs, databases, and data management systems.
• Experience in frontend application development (web and/or mobile).
• Experience integrating data from wearable devices or external sensors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of physiological or health-related data (e.g. heart rate variability, physical activity, fatigue) will be considered an asset.
• Ability to manage the entire software lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team within a highly collaborative research and clinical environment.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English., * Strong background in software engineering, with experience in frontend and backend development.
• Solid knowledge of databases, APIs, and data management.
• Experience with mobile and/or web application development.
• Familiarity with wearable device integration and physiological data (HRV, activity, fatigue) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage the full software lifecycle.
• Interest in digital health, biomedical applications, and clinical research.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures., * Have a completed, or close to completion, Engineering Degree in Informatics with strong analytics expertise in both back- and front-end programming

• Programming experience in one or more general purpose programming language that allow him/her to perform statistical analyses: Phyton, R.
• Experience with front-end appls
• Be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team within a highly collaborative research institute
• Be fluent in spoken and written English, * We are looking for a person with high organizational and teamwork skills, capable of working autonomously, proactively and motivated, with good verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility of schedules will be valued., * Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.