Senior Full Stack Engineer

About the role

Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare technology by developing systems for clinical trials. This role focuses on leading the creation of scalable backend services for the BX platform. You will guide engineers in building cloud-native, Python-based systems crucial for clinical research. The position requires ownership of the full stack to ensure alignment with clinical workflows. You will act as a technical leader in designing robust and reliable software solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional partners is central to defining and delivering on project goals. Your work will directly impact the infrastructure that supports critical research and patient outcomes. This role is suited for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems in a regulated environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop efficient, performant, testable, scalable, secure, and high-quality client-side code.
• Provide accurate project status tracking, reporting, and estimations to stakeholders.
• Gather requirements and confirm team understanding to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Maintain relevant documentation for architecture, processes, and decisions.
• Execute tasks according to current methodologies while maintaining high quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Manage projects from initial technical design through to successful launch and deployment.
• Lead the development of Python backend services on AWS to support clinical trial operations.
• Manage PostgreSQL databases to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Architect Kubernetes-based infrastructure to support resilient and automated deployments.
• Ensure smooth cloud-to-cloud integrations for the BX platform connecting various services.
• Implement monitoring and logging strategies to maintain system health and observability.
• Optimize application delivery pipelines to improve speed and reliability of releases.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of clean code and best practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a full stack engineer building production systems.
• Experience engineering software systems of medium to large scope and complexity in regulated domains.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and iterative delivery practices.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL for complex queries and schema design.
• Experience building frontend and backend applications at scale with high availability requirements.
• Proficiency in the English language for clear communication and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to debug issues in distributed systems.
• Willingness to adhere to strict compliance and quality standards in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to writing tests and ensuring code quality across the stack.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across time zones.
• Understanding of security best practices for handling sensitive clinical data.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of source control tools such as Git for managing code collaboration.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and delivery phases.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming concepts including inheritance, polymorphism, classes, instances, and properties.
• Knowledge of protocols like HTTP and serialization formats like JSON and XML for data exchange.
• Familiarity with document databases and their use cases in flexible data models.
• Experience with Unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development practices.

Skills & tools

• Angular for building structured and maintainable front-end applications.
• React for creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Typescript to ensure type safety and improve developer experience.
• Node for server-side execution and scalable backend services.
• Express for lightweight and flexible API development.
• PostgreSQL for robust relational data management.
• Python for scripting, backend logic, and integration with scientific tools.
• AWS for cloud infrastructure, compute, storage, and managed services.
• Kubernetes for orchestration and automated deployment of containerized applications.

Practical notes

This position offers a flexible work environment, allowing for office, home, or hybrid work. The company operates with a remote-first approach to accommodate diverse working styles. You will be part of a global team, learning from international talent and contributing to distributed initiatives. The role requires availability during standard business hours for collaboration with US-based teams. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance to support personal and family health needs. Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance provide financial security. Unlimited PTO allows for flexible time management and work-life balance. Paid parental leave supports family planning and recovery. A 401K plan assists with long-term financial goals. The company observes 12 paid holidays to acknowledge key cultural and personal milestones. The focus on employee well-being includes fitness and mental health plans to promote a healthy lifestyle. Regular team activities and professional development opportunities are provided to encourage growth and engagement. This role is based in the United States and may require authorization to work in the country. Candidates must meet all requirements listed in the job description. The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Detailed information about the role will be discussed during the interview process. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diverse candidates.