Software Engineer for Digital Health Education Development

REF. 26-029_SS_MR

About the research group

The Innovation Department of Bellvitge University Hospital, in collaboration with the Bioheart Research Group at IDIBELL (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute), promotes the development of innovative digital solutions to improve healthcare, medical training, and knowledge transfer. The department works at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and technology to create tools that support healthcare professionals and foster advanced training in specialized areas of medicine.

The Bioheart Group focuses on cardiovascular research and innovation, developing projects that integrate biomedical research, digital technologies, and education to improve patient care and professional training.

About the role

The Software Engineer will join the Innovation Department of Bellvitge University Hospital and collaborate with the Bioheart Research Group to develop digital tools for specialized healthcare training. The selected candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining digital content, applications, and software platforms designed to support advanced education in health sciences.

The role will involve working closely with clinicians, researchers, and innovation specialists to translate medical knowledge into interactive digital learning resources, including web platforms, training applications, and other educational software solutions.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Proven experience in software development, application development, or digital platform design.
• Experience in the development of web-based applications and digital learning environments.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain digital content and software tools for educational purposes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including healthcare professionals, researchers, and technical staff.
• Ability to manage development tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to project needs.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education and training

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• Training or previous experience in software development, digital learning technologies, or health-related technological projects will be considered an advantage. 

Technical & soft skills

• Experience in software and application development.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar.
• Experience with web development frameworks and digital content platforms.
• Ability to develop educational software tools and interactive digital resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
•  Good communication and organizational skills.

Languages

• Good command of the English language.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and Catalan.

We will value, but not required

• Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields will be positively valued.
• Experience in digital health, e-learning platforms, or medical education technologies.
• Experience in mobile app development (iOS or Android).
• Knowledge of UX/UI design applied to educational or healthcare tools.
• Experience working in research environments, hospitals, or biomedical institutions.
• Familiarity with data visualization, simulation technologies, or AI-based tools applied to education.

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1
•  Estimated start date: 13/04/2026
•  Contract duration: Permanent by project.
•  Estimated annual gross salary: According with idibell salary.
•  You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
•  Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
•  Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking.
•  26 working days of holiday per year.
•  System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
•  Paid leave package.
•  Benefits of constant training are offered.
•  We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  03/04/2026

Data protection notice

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).