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Senior Software Engineer - Python - Knowledge Graphs Pharma

Hybrid in Barcelona & MadridΒ·Added 4 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

ERNI Spain

20 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona & Madrid
English
Required
Other languages
German, Catalan
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production backend services, with strong Python 3 skills covering FastAPI, Pydantic, async/await, REST APIs and automated testing with pytest.

  • Practical experience with RDF graph modeling and SPARQL, including multi-hop traversals and query optimization, alongside SQL and Snowflake or comparable cloud data warehouses.

  • Hands-on experience with Docker or Postman, OpenShift or Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools, Linux CLI and Terraform.

  • Experience securing and optimizing APIs through OAuth 2.0/OIDC, On-behalf-Of authentication, RBAC, caching, connection pooling, rate-limiting, structured logging and monitoring with tools such as Grafana or CloudWatch.

Nice to have

  • Fluent written and spoken English, strong ownership and clear communication in international Agile/Scrum teams. Experience with MCP servers, Text-to-SQL, OWL, SKOS, SHACL, R2RML or semantic layers is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We will discuss it during the first call. If it is important to you, feel free to ask! πŸ’¬

The role

Can you imagine connecting enterprise knowledge with AI to deliver trusted answers in natural language? πŸ§ πŸ”—

Join our expert team to work on a pharmaceutical-sector platform, contributing to the development of a semantic backend connecting enterprise knowledge graphs, AI agents and cloud data platforms.
You will apply your knowledge of Python and RDF/SPARQL to build reliable services that enable governed conversational analytics.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for owning the architecture and operational reliability of a semantic-layer MCP backend connecting knowledge graphs with AI agents and cloud data platforms. Optimizing SPARQL queries and caching for sub-second responses while extending a compiler that turns ontologies and business rules into semantic models and Text-to-SQL instructions. Ensuring security, observability and automated testing across OpenShift environments while supporting lifecycle documentation and releases

How do we make this happen? πŸ€”

With people. Besides your team and manager, you will have several support figures like a godparent, who will help you with the practical and administrative aspects of daily life during your first 6 months.

And the second most important person after you, your mentor, who will guide you through your entire onboarding and career at ERNI. You will have regular 1:1 meetings with them, and recurrently, you will work on your development plan to define your short-, medium-, and long-term goals.

At ERNI, we highly value experience and technical knowledge. As a senior profile, you will have the space to continue growing, whether by deepening your technical skills or having greater influence on project decisions, with autonomy and the opportunity to share knowledge with other experts.
And if you are interested in mentoring, there is also space for that: supporting other ERNIans while still focusing on the technical excellence that sets us apart.

What you will bring 🀝

What if the project ends?πŸ˜…

We work on a wide variety of projects, technologies, and sectors, allowing you to keep growing in different environments. If a project ends or you feel ready for a new challenge, we will find another one that aligns with your professional development.

Our working model πŸ‘©πŸ”¬

We ask you to be available for key meetings. Need to leave for a doctor's appointment or to pick up your child from school? No problem. We trust you to deliver quality work within your 40-hour workweek.

Our model is hybrid: we usually go to the office 2 days a week, though this depends on the project and team, but we love seeing each other's faces; the best stories always happen in the office!

You will also enjoy:

πŸŽ“ We cover your certifications and reward technical achievements up to €1,500.
πŸ₯ Private health insurance.
πŸ’― Full coverage for sick leave
πŸ§˜β™€οΈ Free emotional, legal, and family support.
πŸ‹οΈβ™€οΈ Gym discounts or sports compensation.
πŸ’³ Flexible remuneration: meals, transport, childcare, etc.
🀝 Referral bonuses: up to €6,000 per candidate and €5,000 per client.
🌴 23 working days of vacation.
πŸ—£οΈ Free language courses: English, Spanish, Catalan and German.

About ERNI Spain

ERNI is a Swiss-based software engineering and consulting company that helps organizations build and modernize digital products. With a strong focus on industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing, ERNI provides end-to-end services from software development and data engineering to quality assurance and agile delivery. The company operates across Europe, the US, and Asia, employing over 1,000 professionals worldwide.

In Spain, ERNI has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, serving as a key delivery hub for international clients, particularly in the pharma and healthcare sectors. The company is known for its collaborative, engineering-driven culture and offers opportunities for international professionals to work on complex, regulated projects. ERNI supports relocation and values diverse, cross-cultural teams, making it an attractive option for engineers and tech specialists looking to build a career in Spain.

Industry
Software Engineering
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • ERNI has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offering opportunities to work in Spain's vibrant tech hubs.
  • The company focuses heavily on the pharma and healthcare sectors, providing exposure to cutting-edge projects in data engineering, AI, and clinical trials.
  • ERNI supports relocation for international hires, with a multicultural work environment and English as a common working language.
  • The company offers a clear career path for engineers, including roles in Rust, Python, .NET, and data engineering.
  • ERNI's Spanish offices are part of a global network, allowing collaboration with teams across Europe, the US, and Asia.

In their own words

About the company & team

At ERNI, you are never just a number. Even if you work on an external project, you will feel part of the team and always supported.

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