Lead Full Stack Python Developer

At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees, as a result of which they work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience, and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.

Role: Python Lead

Join us in playing an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes!

As a leader in next-generation, data-driven pharmaceutical services, Cytel is shaping the future of drug development. We deliver innovative analytical software for statistical analysis and simulation, best-in-class data science analytics services, and high-end statistical consulting. Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and results-driven with a shared commitment to quality. With operations across North America, Europe, and India, Cytel hires passionate and talented people who share its mission of ensuring the clinical development of safe and effective medicines.

Your Impact

As a Python Lead, you will contribute to the development of our innovative and market-leading clinical development product suite that helps our customers to design, model, and simulate complex innovative clinical trials with the potential to create significant value for sponsors and patients by increasing their probability of success and accelerating time to market.

We are looking for a Python Lead to develop scalable, dynamic, highly interactive, and user-friendly software solutions and also coach the developers. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

You should be comfortable with programming in Python for both front-end web development with React, and back-end development with Panda and REST APIs using Python.

Summary Of Job Responsibilities

Perform hands-on frontend/backend development using Python, React JSDevelop rich, dynamic, and highly interactive dashboards for scientific applications using Python and React JS library.Ensure code maintainability, modularity, and high performance by reviewing the implementation regularly and refactoring the code base as neededEnsure high code quality by performing automated unit testing with high code coverage, regular code reviews, and following coding guidelines and good coding practicesTroubleshoot and debug software ensuring high-quality deliverablesEstimate and plan your own work and deliver as per the planPrepare all necessary code, design, and other technical documentationFollow all SOPs, face process audits, and address any findings in a timely manner

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience as a Python developer2+ years of experience in leading the teamHands-on experience of developing rich and interactive dashboards using Python and React JS Proficiency with programming in Python, React JS, Plotly JSExperience working in Agile teams and knowledge of frameworks like ScrumExcellent verbal and written English communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindsetEnrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) or similar STEM degree

Optional Skills And Experience (preferred But Not Mandatory)

Familiarity with C#.NET and .NET Core, Experience with multiple front-end and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (ES6), XML, JSON, jQuery)Familiarity with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), web servers (e.g., Apache), and UI/UX designKnowledge of tools used for code profiling, unit testing, detecting memory leaks and overruns, and static code analysisExperience of developing applications for Microsoft AzureKnowledge of source control & versioning tools like BitBucket, Git, etc.Familiarity with project management & collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, etc.

What’s In It For You

You will have the opportunity to play an integral role in helping our clients and the industry shape the future of drug developmentYou will be part of an exciting new chapter in Cytel’s history with high growth and opportunitiesWork in an environment designed for an entrepreneurially minded person with a lot of energy, ideas, and the courage to implementWork with and leverage the best and brightest minds in the industry

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Key Skills

• Backend
• Frontend
• Python
• REST APIs