Our client is a leading Swiss multinational healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Operating in Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics, it is one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies and a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics and cancer treatments.
We are looking for a Backend Python Developer on a contract basis until the end of 2026, with potential extension. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite in Basel.
The assignment will be for the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS-CoE) organization in Basel. The client is conducting “Target Evaluator” project 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 should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, or equivalent professional experience. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of Python programming, 3+ years of REST API design experience, and excellent English communication skills.
Main 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
Qualifications and Experience:
* Relevant Swiss working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
* 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.
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