Skills

Python TypeScript CSS SQL NoSQL GitHub CI/CD Docker Research Architecture Machine Learning Databases git react AWS Next.js FastAPI Data Science CI/CD Pipelines GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Full Stack Developer (Python + Next.js)

Full Time | On-site

London, UK or Luxembourg

Overview

A fast-growing European technology company working at the intersection of AI and drug discovery is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their engineering team.

The organisation is building next-generation software platforms that enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to run large-scale in-silico biological experiments, dramatically accelerating research that traditionally relies on physical wet labs.

This is an opportunity to work within a high-calibre, founder-led team developing tools that combine machine learning, data infrastructure, and modern web technologies to transform how biological research is conducted.

You’ll play a key role in building scalable applications used by scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge drug discovery programmes.

The Role

You will contribute to the development of a full-stack platform that enables scientists to run and analyse complex biological simulations and experiments.

Responsibilities include:

Building and maintaining backend services in Python, including APIs and data-processing pipelines
Developing frontend applications using Next.js and React
Designing and implementing FastAPI endpoints for data-intensive application
Writing robust tests using pytest and managing CI workflows via GitHub Actions
Collaborating with engineers and researchers to deliver features end-to-end
Writing clean, maintainable and well-tested production code
Contributing to architecture and infrastructure decisions as the platform scales

Requirements

2+ years professional experience as a software developer
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
Experience building APIs and production services
Experience developing modern frontend applications using Next.js and React
Solid understanding of REST APIs and client–server architecture
Experience with testing frameworks (pytest) and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with TypeScript, CSS frameworks and component-based UI design
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of features

Nice to Have

Development & Infrastructure

Experience with Docker and containerised deployments
Familiarity with AWS services (S3, EC2, ECR, Cognito)
Experience working with JupyterHub, JupyterLab or Airflow APIs
Experience building developer platforms or internal tooling
Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases

AI / Machine Learning

Exposure to ML/AI workflows or data science tooling
Experience with MLflow or model tracking systems

Scientific / Data Applications

Experience working with scientific or bioinformatics datasets
Exposure to single-cell RNA-seq, DNA/RNA sequences, AnnData or other omics data

About the Company

We are BioTalent, the life sciences recruitment specialists with the means to nurture change-makers. Our expert consultants focus on Medical Communications, Healthcare Advertising and public Relations, Market Access, Research and development, Data Science & AI, Clinical, Regulatory, Engineering & CQV, Manufacturing & Operation, Quality, Medical and Drug Safety, and Commercial. We have a global reach, with offices in the UK (London), Switzerland (Zug), and the USA (New York, San Diego, Miami and Boston). We are part of T... Know more