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Spanish Data Annotation Specialist

Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Docplanner

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Work mode
Remote (Barcelona)
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Native level
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Languages: Native Spanish speaker and Full Professional Level of English

  • Linguistic Expertise: A degree or strong background in Italian linguistics, computational linguistics, or a related field.

  • Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with Spanish medical terminology or prior experience in the healthcare domain.

  • Data Annotation: Hands-on experience with data annotation, transcription, and labeling tools.

  • Text Analysis: Proficiency in working with text patterns and dictionaries for NLP purposes.

  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to assess and improve data quality.

  • Self-Management: Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in AI, machine learning, or data preparation projects.

  • Knowledge of multiple languages or dialects beyond Spanish and English.

  • Exposure to medical coding systems (e.g., ICD, CPT) or electronic health records (EHR).

  • Experience working as a freelancer on similar annotation or linguistic projects.

The role

As a Freelance Spanish Data Annotation Specialist at Docplanner, your main focus will be preparing and curating linguistically and medically oriented datasets in Spanish to power our machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) initiatives. You will work independently while maintaining clear communication with our NLP experts, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of our data for the Spanish market, and contributing directly to the quality and reliability of our AI-driven products in the medical domain.

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong linguistic background in Spanish who are passionate about working in the healthcare and technology space. The ideal candidate has experience in data annotation, transcription, and text analysis, combined with a basic understanding of medical terminology and concepts.

What you'll do

  • Prepare and maintain medically oriented datasets for machine learning purposes, ensuring high-quality data annotation and consistency.

  • Follow and provide feedback on annotation and labeling conventions, as well as perform audio transcriptions in Spanish (aligning audio with text and correcting text based on audio).

  • Implement text patterns to detect and extract named entities in Spanish, such as names, addresses, organization names, ID numbers, and medical terms.

  • Contribute to dictionaries and taxonomies in Spanish for use in NLP systems.

  • Evaluate the correctness and accuracy of Spanish words, sentences, and text structures, ensuring linguistic quality and consistency.

  • Deliver high-quality work within established deadlines and communicate proactively about project progress and challenges.

Hiring process

For engineers: CV review, a coding task with two weeks to complete, a trial day at the office, and references; about three weeks in total, with written feedback after each stage

About Docplanner

Docplanner is a leading global healthcare technology company that operates a digital platform connecting patients with doctors and healthcare providers. Founded in Poland, the company has grown into one of the largest healthtech platforms in Europe, with a presence in over a dozen countries and a network of millions of patients and hundreds of thousands of doctors. Its platform includes online appointment booking, patient reviews, and practice management tools, making it a key player in the digital transformation of healthcare.

In Spain, Docplanner operates under the Doctoralia brand, which is one of the country's most recognized platforms for finding and booking medical appointments. The company has a significant office in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for its Spanish operations and product development. Docplanner's work culture is international and tech-driven, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish office, making it an attractive destination for international professionals in engineering, product, and data roles.

Industry
HealthTech
Founded
2012
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Warsaw, Poland
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Docplanner's Barcelona office is a major tech hub, with many roles in engineering, product, and data, and English is commonly used as the working language.
  • The company offers a flexible work environment, including remote work options, which can ease the relocation process for international hires.
  • Docplanner is a global company with a diverse workforce, making it welcoming to professionals from various backgrounds.
  • Spain is a key market for Docplanner, with the Doctoralia brand being widely used, offering opportunities to work on a product with significant local impact.
  • The company provides relocation support and visa assistance for international candidates in many cases, though specifics may vary by role.
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