Web Front-end Developer

Job Reference Reference: 3_26_LS_TBR_RE2 Position Title: Web Front‑end Developer (RE2) Closing Date: Sunday, 25 January 2026 About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC‑CNS) is Spain’s leading supercomputing center. It hosts MareNostrum, one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, and is a founding member of PRACE and now the hosting entity for EuroHPC JU. BSC’s mission is to research, develop and manage information technologies that facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision with R&D in computer and computational science across life, earth, and engineering sciences. The center has over 1,000 staff from 60 countries and delivers high‑performance computing for scientific projects worldwide. Context and Mission The Technologies for Biomedical Research Lab (TechBioLab) within BSC’s Life Sciences Department brings together specialised teams to enable life sciences research. TechBioLab focuses on developing infrastructures that support bioinformatics, research data management (especially in healthcare), and scientific and technical benchmarking of research software. TechBioLab also contributes to the Spanish National Bioinformatics Institute (INB), the major bioinformatics platform in Spain and the Spanish node of ELIXIR. The INB coordinates bioinformatics infrastructure and collaborates on projects such as TransBioNet and ImpaCT in Spanish, aligning with European initiatives like ELIXIR, 1+Million Genomes, and FAIR4Health. Key Duties Lead the design and implementation of OpenEBench visual interfaces Develop, document and maintain research software for biological data integration, following ELIXIR guidelines Maintain communication with ELIXIR platforms, communities, and management; participate in regular meetings Supervise technical developments of junior team members at TechBioLab Requirements Education BSc or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or Multimedia Engineering with relevant experience in visual interface development Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar role At least 2 years experience with a web‑development framework (Vue.js, Angular, React, or similar) At least 2 years of User‑Centered Design experience Experience in database design and management (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, etc.) Experience with advanced software packaging procedures Experience in software quality management Experience working with Unix/Linux systems Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience Experience with software containers (Docker, Singularity, etc.) and orchestration (Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Ansible, or similar) Experience in developing project technical specifications Fluency in English, written and spoken Basic knowledge of Spanish acceptable Competences Ability to understand scientific literature and software documentation Ability to communicate scientific results Ability to work independently and in coordination with internal and external teams Ability to represent the team in international project meetings Experience working under strict deadlines and pressure Conditions Position located at BSC within the Life Sciences Department Full‑time contract (37.5 h/week) with flexible working hours, extensive training, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and relocation support Open‑ended contract tied to the project and budget duration 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + observed 24th and 31st December per collective agreement Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, adjusted for the cost of living in Barcelona Starting date: as soon as possible Application Procedure All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain: A full CV in English, including contact details A cover/motivation letter in English, specifying the area and topics for consideration. Two references for further contacts must be included. Applications missing any of these documents will not be considered. Recruitment Process Curriculum analysis: Evaluation of experience, scientific history, degree, training and other professional information (40 points). Interview phase: Technical, managerial and HR interviews assessing competencies and skills (60 points). A minimum of 30 points out of 60 is required for eligibility. The recruitment panel will comprise at least three members, ensuring at least 25 % representation of women. Gender‑balanced panels and consideration of career breaks are part of the OTM‑R principles applied by BSC-CNS. Equal Opportunity Statement BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr