Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack)

SLS Services Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cheminformatics company in Glasgow is seeking a Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack) to develop advanced computational tools for chemical research. The role requires a PhD and 3+ years in software development with expertise in cheminformatics and machine learning. Join us to push the boundaries of science through technology in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in full-stack software development.
• Strong background in cheminformatics concepts and toolkits.
• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cheminformatics algorithms.
• Build scalable full-stack applications that integrate algorithms.
• Curate and manage chemical datasets for machine learning.

Skills

Full-stack software development

Chemoinformatics concepts

Machine learning frameworks

Cloud environments

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

FastAPI

Django

Node.js

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Job description

Overview

Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack) – Glasgow | Hybrid/On-site | Full-time

Are you passionate about combining chemistry, software, and AI to push the boundaries of what’s possible in scientific discovery? We’re seeking a Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack) to help develop cutting-edge computational tools that accelerate chemical research and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cheminformatics algorithms for retrosynthesis, reaction prediction, and chemical space exploration.
• Build scalable full-stack applications (frontend + backend) that integrate these algorithms into research platforms.
• Curate and manage chemical datasets for machine learning applications.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML models to support chemical synthesis planning and prediction.
• Create and maintain robust data infrastructures, including relational and graph databases.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of chemists, engineers, and software developers.

Skillset required

• PhD in Computer Science, Cheminformatics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in full-stack software development (React, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, etc.).
• Strong background in cheminformatics concepts and toolkits (RDKit, SMARTS/SMIRKS).
• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of modern software practices (CI/CD, Git, testing, code review).
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams.

Nice-to-have skills

• Hands-on experience with retrosynthesis tools.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph).
• Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML applications.
• Knowledge of HPC environments and large-scale data pipelines.
• Leadership or mentoring in interdisciplinary teams.

Why join?

This is a chance to be part of a growing team shaping the future of automated chemical discovery. You’ll work at the intersection of chemistry, robotics, software, and AI, turning ground-breaking research into real-world applications.