The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a Back-end developer to provide support and maintenance of internal web applications development, mainly the institutional intranet, and also provide technical support and maintenance with the corporate website and other internal Web Apps.

Additionally, this technical developer will assist with other related tasks, such as technical support for reported web application IT issues, documentation of tools and services provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and optimize a secure website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Provide ongoing technical support for one or more websites.
• Maintain communication with team members and supervisors regarding website state
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Perform routine site audits as well as ongoing maintenance as needed
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Good treatment and relationship with people, professional communicative, self-taught and willing to work as a team.
• Empathic with the ability to work with professionals from very different cultures, mindsets and ways of working.
• Ability to: Recognize and resolve system-related problems; communicate technical and complex information both in oral and written form; effectively plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; coordinate multiple projects concurrently and work with minimum guidance and direction.
• Proven expertise in providing assistance (technical or otherwise)

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Development platforms: Ruby on Rails, Javascript (JQuery), HTML, CSS, SASS.
• Experience with GIT Version Control System
• Experience with Relational DataBases Management (MySQL, MariaDB,)
• Experience with management of Linux OS (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat..)
• Experience with docker container and images management
• Intermediate level of English (written and spoken)

WILL BE VALUED

• Experience with other programming languages: PHP, Python
• Knowledge with CMS Wordpress, LifeRay management
• Knowledge of REST (JSON) and SOAP protocols
• Knowledge of Google Apps (administrator profile)
• Knowledge and experience of technical support with SAP-BO (customer incidents, Add-Ons updates, etc.)
• Experience or Knowledge with Business Intelligence tools (ETL tools and Data Analytics)

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 6 months (extendable)
• Starting date: Immediately
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Technician II B (26.588€ gross annual)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 21th of November 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
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.