Lead Software Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services and APIs in a microservices architecture.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Deploy and operate cloud-native applications on AWS, using Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code, following backend best practices.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain existing systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams.

About the Team

You will be part of a team of 6 Talented Software and QA engineers, working in close collaboration with a Solution Analyst, UX Designer, and Product Owner. As part of our Agile processes, you'll play an active role in developing and delivering Cortellis Drug Discovery.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least 6 years of industry experience in Java (Spring Boot) and NodeJS, as well as developing backend RESTful services within a microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL, Elastic search y AWS
• At least 6 years of experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Version Control tools (preferably Git)

It would be great if you also had . . .

• Experience of working within an Agile delivery environment.
• Experience running services in docker.
• Experience using Jenkins.

Cortellis is a leading intelligence platform that provides high-quality, curated insights on drugs, targets, and bioactivity data - helping R&D teams accelerate early-stage research, identify new opportunities, and reduce risk in decision-making. Hours of Work This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Barcelona office (just a short walk from the Sagrada Familia), with a hybrid working model. What we can offer you: * 30 working days of vacation * Volunteering community offering paid hours of volunteering time * Private Health and Life & Disability insurances. * Tax-free benefits (Ticket Restaurant scheme, kindergarten, and transport cards) * Agile work environment with a team of talented colleagues * On-site language classes (Catalan, Spanish and English)