Senior Python Software Engineer

The role is within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on manufacturing analytics solutions in a regulated healthcare/pharmaceutical production environment.

• Strong experience with Python application development.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting production software solutions.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL or similar.
• Ability to design, understand, and evolve database schemas and SQL-based data flows.
• Track record of solo or near-solo ownership of a production system.
• Ability to understand an existing codebase and take ownership quickly.
• Treats automated testing as a key part of delivery.
• Experience working with documentation, change control, structured delivery processes, and maintainable handover material.
• Comfortable working in environments where traceability and controlled changes are critical.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions or modern deployment environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently as a senior technical resource.

Nice to have:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with GxP, computerized systems validation, data integrity, and controlled software changes.
• Experience with Streamlit, Dash, or similar Python-based application frameworks.
• Experience with AWS or another major cloud platform.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar.
• Experience with containerized applications, serverless jobs, managed databases, or similar cloud components.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, MES systems, or industrial analytics.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control or similar process-monitoring methods.
• Experience scaling solutions into a more reusable platform.
• Experience supporting validation, risk assessment, or quality documentation in regulated environments.

• Take technical ownership of an existing Python-based application and drive its evolution through new use cases, scaling, architectural improvements, and maintainability enhancements.
• Design and implement new features based on business, manufacturing, process-support, and quality needs.
• Work with relational databases, including schema design, SQL, migrations, performance considerations, data quality, and auditability.
• Support and improve the application's cloud-based deployment and operational setup.
• Contribute to architectural improvements to scale the solution from a local use case toward a broader platform.
• Ensure changes are tested, documented, and implemented in a controlled and traceable manner.
• Collaborate with process supporters, subject-matter experts, QA, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Translate business, process, and compliance needs into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Support handover, knowledge transfer, and long-term maintainability of the solution.
• Contribute to follow-up activities related to Data Integrity and IT Risk Assessment where relevant.

Work authorization or citizenship requirements are not explicitly stated. The role requires experience in a regulated environment and compliance with regulatory standards.