Vertex is looking to solve the problem of developing lifesaving treatments for patients around the world by building complex full stack web applications, API's and microservices that support research, clinical and business operations.
Requirements
- Experience with custom pharmaceutical applications, ideally supporting the chemistry space
- Substantial experience with building REST APIs (API Design Patterns, RESTful API design)
- Strong knowledge of Python, Flask, or equivalent framework
- Experience with AWS or related cloud technology (Lambda, EC2, API Gateway)
- Experience working with Docker, ECS, Fargate or other container services
- Strong knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Strong knowledge of modern CI/CD processes and pipelines
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain cloud hosted REST APIs, serverless applications and microservices supporting our research and lab initiatives.
- Writing code for scientists working on innovative treatments in genomics, biology, and chemistry.
- Mentor the engineering team at large related to best practices, code standardization and reuse.
- Participate in code reviews providing feedback to your colleagues.
- Engage with senior business leaders in Scientific Technology to develop innovative software solutions that drive research at Vertex.
- Contribute to long term strategic vision of the Software Engineering team.
- Design, build and maintain cloud hosted REST APIs, serverless applications and microservices.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Typically requires 6 years in software engineering roles, handling complex engineering challenges.
- Biology or Chemistry degree and experience with the drug discovery process a plus
- Highly collaborative and an excellent communicator
- You bring your very best each and every day
