Sr Full Stack Developer

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About the role:

We’re seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Developer with strong Python and AWS experience, and a keen interest in recent developments in AI/ML, to join the Digital Innovation and AI team within Global Manufacturing & Supply / Global Quality Data Digital & Technology (GMS/GQ DD&T). This team leads digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry—identifying capability gaps, designing and deploying digital solutions, accelerating experimentation, and driving end-to-end improvements in business operations.

As part of a lean, high-impact team, you’ll work across a wide range of initiatives and technologies. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can pivot quickly while staying focused on strategic priorities. A successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation.

• Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical specifications or user stories, ensuring solutions align with strategic objectives.
• Design, code, and unit test new system functionality using modern development practices and tools.
• Apply agile engineering methodologies and a range of software and web technologies to rapidly build innovative, user-centric digital solutions.
• Ensure robust continuous integration and deployment pipelines are in place to maintain system stability through upgrades and enhancements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all applications and systems to support future maintenance, upgrades, and regulatory compliance.
• Follow secure coding practices that align with ethical data use, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with Data and AI Scientists to prototype and iterate on solutions, delivering MVPs that gather early feedback from stakeholders.
• Leverage and fine‑tune open-source algorithms where appropriate to accelerate development.
• Contribute to the design and development of test automation frameworks and scalability roadmaps.
• Operate as a strong individual contributor and team player, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining to design, prototype, and deliver next‑generation analytics solutions with a bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a master’s degree.
• Proven full stack development experience with Python, JavaScript, and cloud infrastructure on AWS (e.g., EKS, Event Bridge, SQS, SNS, Cloud Front, S3, Dynamo
  
  DB, Elastic Cache).
• Proficiency in agile product development and expert‑level use of tools such as Jira, Confluence, Databricks, and Spark.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and guide engineering teams through technical challenges and roadblocks.
• Solid understanding of industry trends in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, with a passion for staying ahead of the curve.
• A natural mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others stay current with emerging technologies.
• Comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data, including data validation and cleaning.
• Familiarity with batch ETL pipeline development, SQL, and data modeling using technologies such as Spark and Hadoop (a plus).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience building custom solutions on the Microsoft 365 platform (a plus).
• Background in the biopharmaceutical or manufacturing industry (a plus).

This role is based in a hybrid working environment, with the primary office location in Lexington or Cambridge, MA. As part of a global organization, you’ll collaborate regularly…