Fullstack Developer – Digital Pharma & GenAI (Contract)

Fullstack Developer - Digital Pharma & GenAI (Contract)

Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Employment Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about using cutting-edge technology to accelerate pharmaceutical innovation and clinical development? We are looking for a Fullstack Developer to join our team on a contract basis and help build advanced digital and AI-driven solutions tailored for the pharmaceutical industry. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable, and compliant applications that support clinical research and drug development.

Your Role

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  Collaborate within an agile product team to design, develop, and maintain innovative GenAI-powered and digital applications for pharmaceutical R&D and clinical operations.
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  Build and enhance both backend and frontend components, ensuring high performance, security, and adherence to regulatory standards such as GxP and GDPR.
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  Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions by working closely with product owners, data scientists, QA, and other stakeholders.
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  Integrate pharmaceutical data standards and APIs (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CDISC) to enable seamless interoperability across clinical and healthcare systems.
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  Develop automation scripts and tools to support continuous integration, deployment, and system maintenance.
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  Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve existing systems with a focus on user experience and security.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

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  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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  Minimum 3 years of professional experience in fullstack development, with a strong emphasis on backend technologies.
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  Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated healthcare sectors is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

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  Backend: Proficiency in Python (Django/Flask), Node.js, or Java (Spring Boot); experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs; microservices architecture.
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  Frontend: Expertise in React.js (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js; solid knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript and UI/UX best practices for regulated environments.
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  Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS (Lambda, EKS/Fargate, S3, RDS, DynamoDB), Azure, or Google Cloud; Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK); CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
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  Data & Integration: Familiarity with pharma data standards (HL7, FHIR, CDISC); working knowledge of JSON, XML, and API integrations.
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  Testing & Quality: Automated testing methodologies (unit, integration, regression); version control using Git; Agile/Scrum workflows with tools like Jira and Bitbucket.
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  Security & Compliance: Experience developing software compliant with GxP and GDPR regulations. Familiarity with HIPAA is a plus but not required for this Germany-based role.

Language Requirements

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  Strong command of English is required.
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  Proficiency in German at B2 (upper-intermediate) to C1 (advanced) level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is also required, to ensure effective communication within our team and with German-speaking stakeholders.

Desirable Attributes

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  Exposure to GenAI, machine learning, or data mining techniques.
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  Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) or clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
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  Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
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  Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and industry requirements.

Why Join Us?

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  Work on impactful projects at the intersection of pharma and AI technology.
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  Join a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment.
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  Competitive contract rates.
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  Opportunities for professional growth and development during your contract.

Ready to contribute to the future of clinical development? Apply now with your CV and portfolio!