Backend Python Developer; m​/f​/d

Backend Python Developer (m/f/d)

For our client, a well‑known pharmaceutical company in Basel, we are looking for a Backend Python Developer (m/f/d)

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.

General Information

• Start date:
  
  asap
• latest
  
  Start Date:
  
  1.5.2026
• End date: 31.12.2026
• Extension: possible
• Workplace:
  Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office:2 days max. remote

Tasks and 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

• Bachelor/Master degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar
• Python programming (5+ years)
• Experience in REST API design (3+ years)
• Some experience in ML engineering in e.g. life science
• Experience in CI/CD using Git Lab
• 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

Jan Schmitz‑Elsen
Talent Acquisition Consultant
+41 61 50001 74

We look forward to receiving your online application with your CV!