> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3276971-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3276971-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Pearson - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Component-Based Software Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Engineering - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role Your profile 8+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles Experience developing software for safety-critical and regulated environments Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and component-based design Experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD, and agile methodologies Familiarity with regulated software lifecycles and technical documentation management Understanding of relevant regulatory standards (IEC *****, ISO *****, ISO *****) Experience working with multidisciplinary teams Ability to make complex technical decisions and communicate solutions clearly ## Description Your responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of software for medical devices Coordinate and mentor a team of software engineers Collaborate with hardware, QA, regulatory and industrial design teams Oversee the full development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, and validation Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards (IEC *****, ISO *****, etc.) Participate in code reviews, risk analyses, and architecture evaluations Manage technical project planning: estimates, priorities, risks, milestones, and deliverables Ensure software quality through the implementation of testing and automation practices Interact directly with clients to define requirements and technical solutions ## Related Videos - [An introduction to Extreme Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/709-an-introduction-to-extreme-programming) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? Insights from 16 Years of Review Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1135-are-code-reviews-worth-it-insights-from-16-years-of-review-data) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)