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# Lead Software Engineer - Al Product Development - Barcelona

- **Company:** Clarivate Analytics
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Software Product Management, SAP Plant Maintenance, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Backend, AI Platforms, Production Code, Virtual Agents, Microservices
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/lead-software-engineer-al-product-development-barcelona-en-barcelona-ID-372110350

## About the Role

Requisitos principalesBachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field; equivalent experience
?7 years in software engineering; ?4 years backend Python development (APIs, microservices, ETL)
?5 years in cross-functional, agile teams
collaboration in cross-functional teams
ownership and initiative
communication of technical concepts to diverse audiences
Python backend engineering
APIs, microservices, ETL pipelines
LLMs or agentic AI applications

## Description

OverviewAs a Lead Software Engineer in AI product development, you will shape and implement scalable, AI-driven backend systems.You'll work within the LS&H Innovation engineering team to build reliable cloud-native solutions, leveraging Python, LLMs, and microservices.You'll influence technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance AI capabilities across the organization.This role combines hands-on development with architectural leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Compensaciones / Beneficioshybrid in-office 2-3 days/weekcore business hours CET with global flexibilityequal employment opportunitiesgrowth and career developmentcollaborative, innovative team environmentResponsabilidadesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, microservices and ETL pipelines in Azure or AWSShape AI platform initiatives from concept to production, balancing in-house and cloud-native or open-source technologiesTranslate requirements into high-quality, reliable code and build proof-of-conceptsCollaborate with Cloud Ops, Solution Architecture, Product Engineering, PM and SMEs to deliver solutionsLead the technical approach on assigned work from design through implementationTest and continuously improve solutions with unit tests and automationProgress projects from concept to prototype and contribute to production-ready plansWork in an agile, fast-paced environment and foster continuous improvementRequisitos principalesBachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field; equivalent experience?7 years in software engineering; ?4 years backend Python development (APIs, microservices, ETL)?5 years in cross-functional, agile teamscollaboration in cross-functional teamsownership and initiativecommunication of technical concepts to diverse audiencesPython backend engineeringAPIs, microservices, ETL pipelinesLLMs or agentic AI applications


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