Principal Software Engineer - Research and Chemistry Applications
Principal Software Engineer - Research and Chemistry Applications
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$ 144000 - 216000
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Job Description
Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex is an established innovative biotech focused on developing lifesaving treatments for patients around the world. Our Data and Knowledge Management team is operating at the intersection of science data and technology to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
Software engineers in our Data and Knowledge Management team focus on building complex full stack web applications APIs and microservices that support research clinical and business operations at Vertex. We are passionate about delivering elastic scalable and highly available serverless solutions utilizing the latest cloud technologies. We are responsible for maintaining and developing a robust API environment design system and serve a leadership role in defining modern software development standards. We write our own Python Typescript and JavaScript maintain our CI/CD pipelines leveraging SAM CloudFormation Git and much more! Additionally we work with our diverse partners in an agile environment.
How you will make a difference
Design build and maintain cloud hosted REST APIs serverless applications and microservices. The code you write will empower scientists working on innovative treatments in genomics biology and chemistry. You will work with your team to fail fast and continuously release improvements safely and efficiently.
Mentor the engineering team at large related to best practices code standardization and reuse. Additionally you will participate in code reviews providing feedback to your colleagues.
Engage with senior business leaders to develop innovative software solutions that drive research at Vertex.
Contribute to long term strategic vision of the Software Engineering team.
Key Duties and 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.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 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
- Highly collaborative and an excellent communicator
- You bring your very best each and every day
- Experience with writing infrastructure as code using CloudFormation Terraform or related technologies a plus
- Experience with API management systems (MuleSoft Apigee etc.) a plus
- Experience with database query optimization and performance tuning a plus
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript TypeScript and Angular a plus
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors 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
Pay Range:
$144000 $216000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
HybridEligible Or OnSite EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
