Associate Principal Scientist, Quantitative Biosciences, West Point, PA - Military Veterans

Job Description

We are investing in ourselves to change the way our company develops and harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence. If you are eager to spearhead groundbreaking technologies that will make a meaningful impact on people's lives within a world-renowned pharmaceutical company, then look no further, we have the perfect role for you!

The Software Engineer will redefine what is possible and unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence in applications. Reporting to the Director of Engineering in HyperAutomation & AI within our Chief Technology Office, this position is responsible for designing, building, and integrating AI into production systems to ensure seamless operation for our company. The ideal candidate is a tenacious problem solver with the keen ability to move with urgency to create sustainable solutions.

Join our team as we pioneer innovative solutions that redefine the boundaries of pharmaceutical advancements on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software development on backend and frontend (Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript / node.js + React framework)

• Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering.

• Working with DevSecOps tools for deploying and versioning code.

• Deploy solutions on the cloud with CI/CD integration.

• Deliver enterprise AI projects, products, and platforms with a focus on scalability and reusability.

• Work on technical pilots and feasibility studies of new opportunities to create value and transitioning successful pilots to scalable production implementations.

• Develop integrations with other applications and services.

• Develop unit tests of the application both positive and negative cases.

• Application release and second level support

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in software engineering technologies.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies with the team to execute on prioritized projects and features.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers, to understand requirements and deliver AI-driven solutions.

Requirements:

• 4+ years hands-on coding and software design experience building robust and scalable software using Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript / node.js + React framework.


• Experience in building data intensive applications in a modern technology stack: Cloud services (AWS, Azure), data pipelines, SQL/No-SQL databases (graph databases is a plus)


• Experience in designing, architecting, and maintaining applications.


• Experience building and consuming web-based APIs.


• Experience with CI/CD environments and test-driven development leveraging a Version Control system.


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.


• Experienced with developing unit testing and different testing strategies such as performance testing.


• Understanding of System Integration patterns.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an Agile Methodology


• Familiar in fields related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.


• Knowledge of Generative AI solutions and applications


• Experience working with AWS Cloud


• Experience with building, deploying, and managing docker images.

Education:

• Candidates are evaluated case-by-case but appreciate qualifications in quantitative, scientific and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Physics, and Bioinformatics.

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment


• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally


• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)


• Pension and health insurance contributions


• Internal reward system plus referral programme


• 
  5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution


• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card


• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes


• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone


• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner


• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!
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Please note, the primary location is Czechia, US and Singapore benefits may vary.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:
Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, Back-End Development, Cloud Based Services, DevOps, JavaScript, Software Configurations, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Structured Query Language (SQL), System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing, TypeScript

Preferred Skills:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), AWS Cloud Computing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language)

Job Posting End Date:
10/7/2024
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