Backend Software Engineer - Level I

SupportFinity™; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ in Boston, Massachusetts is looking for a skilled software engineer to develop and maintain high expertise in Python and Django. You will create solutions for complex clinical trial data problems and provide technical support.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is required, along with programming experience in Python. The salary ranges from $50,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python or similar object-oriented programming language is essential.
• Professional technical support experience is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software engineering expertise with Python and Django.
• Create solutions for complex clinical trial data problems.
• Configure study-specific reports and develop web service integrations.

Skills

Python

Django

Technical support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain high expertise in software engineering and best practices with an emphasis on Python and Django.
• Develop safe and efficient custom solutions to complex clinical trial data/workflow problems.
• Program and configure study-specific reports.
• Create reusable data modification scripts.
• Work with clients and third-party vendors to develop web service and other integrations with external APIs.
• Participate in internal investigations and root cause analysis.
• Acquire and maintain product expertise and consult on the technical product configurations.
• Provide expert technical support for other teams.
• Willing to travel for training and team meetings.

Requirements

The position requires programming experience in Python or similar object-oriented programming language. Professional technical support experience and strong communication skills are also essential.

Education And/or Certification Requirements

• The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, biotech or related field. Equivalent experience with at least 5 years in a related field may be considered.
• Industry experience in key product functionality (randomization, drug supply management, forecasting and natural language processing) is an asset.

Compensation

$50,000 – $80,000 base pay. The salary range listed above represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay for this role and is provided to comply with applicable laws and regulations. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.