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Backend Python Developer
JobCourierSwitzerland14 hours ago
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Background:

The assignment will be for the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS-CoE)

organization of a leading Pharmaceutical company in Basel. They are conducting the award-winning ?Target Evaluator? project, in close collaboration with colleagues from Translational Medicine Neuroscience, focusing on the implementation of the requirements from the project. The project is integrating select open-source multi-agent systems towards a comprehensive, unbiased ranking framework for new target proposals.

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.

General Information:

  • Start date: asap
  • latest Start Date: 1.5.2026
  • Planned duration: 31.12.2026
  • Extension (in case of limitation): possible
  • Workplace: Basel
  • Workload: 100%
  • Home Office: 2 days max. remote

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • 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

Must Haves:

  • 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.

If you are interested, please rea y

Due to Swiss Employment regulations, for this position we can only consider applicants with a Swiss work permit or a Swiss/EU passport.

Interested? I look forward to receiving your application!

Settore: Industria farmaceutica

Ruolo: Risorse umane

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