We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - AI Product development to join our AI Engineering team in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered software, building reliable, scalable solutions that leverage Python, cloud technologies (Azure/AWS), microservices, and LLM-based applications.

You will be joining a small, highly skilled engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. We have deep expertise in backend development, AI/ML, cloud services, and data engineering, and we would love to speak with you if you have strong skills in Python backend engineering, cloud ecosystems, and AI-driven solution development.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

- At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, including at least 4 years developing backend systems in Python (APIs, microservices, ETL pipelines).

- At least 5 years of experience working in cross-functional, agile teams, collaborating with Product, Cloud Ops, Architecture, Engineering, and SMEs.

- At least 3 years of experience working with LLMs or agentic AI applications, with demonstrable understanding of their reliability challenges.

It would be great if you also have . . .

- Experience contributing to or defining software architecture for complex systems.

- Experience with AI/ML workflows, such as RAG, vector databases, or evaluation techniques.

- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers.

- Experience working in cloud environments (Azure or AWS), including deploying or integrating backend services.

What will you be doing in this role?

- Scoping and shaping AI platform initiatives for LS&H; products, from early concepts through implementation, actively influencing technical direction and strategic decisions such as building in-house capabilities, leveraging cloud-native AI services, or adopting open-source and LLM-driven technologies.

- Designing,



developing, and maintaining backend services, including APIs, microservices, and ETL pipelines running in Azure or AWS.

- Translating ideas, requirements, and problem statements from multiple teams into high-quality, reliable code and working proof-of-concepts.

- Collaborating closely with Cloud Operations, Solution Architecture, Product Engineering, Product Management, and SMEs to understand needs and deliver technical solutions.

- Building and iterating LLM-based or agentic AI applications, ensuring reliability, quality, and awareness of AI limitations.

- Evaluating and integrating with applications written in other languages (e.g., Java, Typescript) when needed.

- Leading the technical approach on assigned work by taking initiative and ownership from design through implementation.

- Testing, validating, and continuously improving solutions through unit tests, automation, and iterative development.

- Progressing projects from initial concept to prototype and contributing to the technical plans needed to move them toward production.

- Working in an agile, fast-paced environment, adapting priorities based on business needs and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Team

Our team is part of the LS&H; Innovation group, focused on developing AI-driven capabilities across the organization. The immediate team consists of the Engineering Manager and three Lead Software Engineers. We also work closely with Solutions Architects, who play a key role in shaping technical direction and supporting platform development.

We operate within a broader AI Innovation ecosystem that includes multiple software engineering teams and a dedicated Product Management function. Collaboration across these groups is central to how we explore opportunities, build innovative solutions, and accelerate AI adoption across the organization.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in CET time zone, with flexibility to adjust to various integral time zones as needed.

This is a hybrid position working in the office 2-3 days a week.

📌 Lead Software Engineer - AI Product development (Barcelona)
🏢 Insira - formerly Clarivate Life Sciences & Healthcare
📍 Barcelona