Backend Python Developer – 6877

 

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. 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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