Engineer (Developer) - Contract

Rancho BioSciences

11h

About The Position

At Rancho BioSciences, we're expanding our network of exceptional Full Stack Developers to support upcoming client initiatives across the life sciences industry. We're looking for professionals who thrive on building innovative, data-driven technology solutions while fostering strong client relationships. As new opportunities arise, qualified candidates from our talent network will be considered for full-time, part-time, and project-based consulting engagements, providing the opportunity to contribute to impactful work with some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in a developer role with similar experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field; Masters degree preferred
Experience in Life Sciences (Biology, Clinical Sciences, Chemistry) is preferred
4+ years of experience designing and implementing production-grade solutions in a modern technology stack (Python, SQL, dbt, React, Vue, TypeScript, AWS/Azure/GCP)
Strong proficiency in at least one core engineering domain (software/application, data, or cloud engineering)
Fluency in all aspects of pipeline development
Experience with agile development process
Expertise on back-end development with Python and/or Java
Expertise in Javascript framework such as Angular and/or REACT
Experience with relational and NoSQL Databases (MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Couchbase, etc.)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
Experience with Version Control, build automation and CI/CD tools
Experience with system integration and APIs
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated experience with teamwork and collaboration amongst multiple teams
Must understand sense of urgency and have prioritization skills
Experience in a fast-paced, growing organization
Must be flexible and willing to change with quick turnarounds

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with emerging technologies in R&D, including AI/ML in drug discovery, real world evidence (RWE), and digital clinical trials
Experience with data platform design (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift/Athena, BigQuery, etc.)
Experience with automation systems/software
Experience in the chemical synthesis space
Understanding and practical working experience of pharma data (omics, chemical structures, biologics, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality, scalable technical solutions for client projects
Translate business and/or functional requirements into sound engineering designs
Own the delivery of technical components or workstreams with minimal supervision
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems and environments
Evaluate technical options and recommend effective solutions that balance performance, cost, and maintainability
Collaborate directly with clients to clarify requirements and validate assumptions
Communicate technical concepts clearly to working team
Contribute to client-facing deliverables, such as design documents, demos, and presentations
Work collaboratively with architects, project managers, and other members of the consulting team to deliver integrated solutions
Collaborate with client and Rancho teams to design and deliver components and solutions with high quality
Follow and help enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and security guidelines
Ensure deliverables meet both client expectations and internal quality benchmarks