Backend Python Developer

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 Git Lab
• Experience in Git Ops
• 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.