Senior Python Developer

Salary Range:

€42,600.00 - €79,200.00

Job Description Summary

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Location: Barcelona, Spain

Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Imagine building the technology that powers the future of Finance. As a Senior Python Developer at Novartis Digital Finance, you will help transform how Finance teams leverage Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to drive better decisions and business outcomes. Working at the intersection of software engineering, cloud technologies, and data science, you will design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that bring innovative ideas to life. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with talented global teams, shape cutting-edge AI products, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment where innovation, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Python applications that support Artificial Intelligence and advanced Finance solutions.
• Build secure, maintainable backend services and application programming interfaces for enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists to operationalize Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications and integrations using modern cloud and container technologies.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability for business-critical workloads.
• Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions and mentor developers on software engineering best practices.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing enterprise-grade Python applications in complex business environments.
• Strong expertise in designing and building application programming interfaces and microservices.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Amazon Web Services.
• Solid knowledge of Structured Query Language, software architecture, and clean coding principles.
• Demonstrated experience with container technologies, automated testing, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Engineering teams in production environments.
• Exposure to Large Language Models, Microsoft Copilot, or Agentic Artificial Intelligence frameworks.

Skills Desired

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Python (Programming Language), Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis