Backend Python Developer

For our client from the Pharma sector in Basel, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and open-minded Backend Python Developer

Background:

The perfect candidate: We are looking for someone with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, or equivalent professional experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Python programming, 3+ years of REST API design experience, and excellent English communication skills. The perfect candidate is proactive, analytical, highly adaptable, and thrive in cross-functional teams, quickly learning new technologies to tackle complex technical challenges.

Your Tasks:

• Provide agile software development services for the “Target Evaluator” project according to the project plan.
• Provide technical consulting services to support the project team.
• Develop and implement robust backend functionalities that meet defined business needs
• Design and implement APIs for the "Target Evaluator"
• Integrate with other applications, working out technical details independently with other teams
• Research and apply new data processing and analysis techniques
• Improve quality through performance evaluation, implementation of testing strategies, and tooling

Your Profile:

• Bachelor/Master degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Information Systems, or Bioinformatics is preferred. Candidates with extensive professional experience in the field can also be considered.
• Python programming (5+ years)
• Experience in REST API design (3+ years)
• Some experience in ML engineering in e.g. life sciences
• Experience in CI/CD using GitLab
• Experience in GitOps
• Experience in Kubernetes for hosting of services
• Experience in implementing user interfaces
• Working in HPC environments
• Knowledge of LLMs and LLM-based multi agent frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in fluent English, both written and verbal
• Strong collaborative approach and a desire to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Proactive and analytical mindset for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
• High adaptability and a commitment to quickly learning new technologies and methodologies to meet evolving project needs and priorities.