PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.
We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job DescriptionWe're looking for a full stack developer to join our growing Process Improvement team. If you're interested in AI solutions development and would like to further enhance your engineering skillset in a global company, then PSI might be the right choice for you.
Full-time employment based in Spain
You will:
- Architect, design, build, and maintain full-stack applications (web and desktop) using modern stacks (React, Next.js, Python, C#).
- Develop APIs, data models, workflows, and backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django) or optionally C#.
- Work with PostgreSQL (and SQL generally) to design database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure reliability.
- Write performant queries and manage schemas with PostgreSQL and SQL.
- Integrate with cloud-native services on Azure (Azure App Services, Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB, Pipelines).
- Work in Linux environments to set up local environments, scripts, services, and troubleshooting tools.
- Create Docker containerized services, manage CI/CD pipelines through Azure Pipelines.
- Use Jira (or Atlassian ecosystem) for issue tracking and Agile sprint execution.
- Produce documentation and system diagrams: architecture, data flows, README files, onboarding guides.
- Mentor other engineers, participate in code reviews, and support design decisions.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in software development
- Cloud / Azure: Proven real-world experience with Azure (App Services, Pipelines, OpenAI or AI services)
- Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL (schema design, tuning, policies, migrations).
- Languages & Frameworks:
- Advanced Python backend development (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.)
- React and TypeScript frontend development (Next.js, preferably with ShadCN/UI or similar design systems)
- Experience with Authentication and Callbacks
- Docker / Containerization: Experience building and deploying container-based services
- CI/CD: Hands‑on experience with Azure Pipelines in production environments.
- Creating Azure Test Plans
- Creating Azure Test Pipelines
- Creating Azure Build Pipelines
- Project Tracking: Experience using Jira for Agile development workflows.
- System Design & Documentation: Able to produce detailed design documents, readmes, API specs, and architecture diagrams.
- Security: Background working with security-first or compliance-regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, or government)
Plus:
- Experience integrating AI/GenAI models or services (e.g. Azure OpenAI, LLMs, vector DBs, RAG workflows)
- Experience in enterprise CI/CD governance and change control.
- Prior roles collaborating with data science teams or AI research groups in an agile delivery context
- Stable, privately-owned company, organically growing since 1995
- Comfortable office facilities with easy commute; opportunities to work office-based/hybrid/remote from Spain
- Intensive induction program, technical and industry-related trainings for an optimal start and continuous development
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere in a committed team
- International environment, with colleagues around the world
- Opportunities to quickly see the results of your work
- Attractive income package; performance-based bonuses; corporate benefits
