Sr Applications Developer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Genetics Center is seeking a Sr Applications Developer to build tools and APIs for large-scale genetic data, spanning web apps to cloud-based services using TypeScript, Python, and AWS.

You will develop React UIs, collaborate with internal clients, and coordinate with DevOps to align with architecture guidelines and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 2+ years IT experience.
• 6+ years building cloud-based applications and JavaScript development.
• Expert knowledge of web app and cloud architectures (React, TypeScript, AWS).

Responsibilities

• Build tools and APIs to interact with large genetic data.
• Develop decoupled UIs using React.
• Collaborate with internal clients to gather requirements.
• Coordinate AWS infrastructure with DevOps team.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Cloud architecture

API development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

React

TypeScript

AWS

Lambda

RDS

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Job description

Position Summary

The Regeneron Genetics Center IT group seeks a Sr Applications Developer to support the breakthrough research being conducted in the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC). You will build tools and APIs to interact with vast amounts of genetic data, creating solutions across the entire stack from web applications to cloud-based APIs and services using TypeScript, Python, and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Creating solutions across the entire stack from web applications to cloud‑based APIs and services using TypeScript, Python and AWS services.
• Brainstorming innovative approaches to managing and querying big data.
• Developing decoupled UIs written in React.
• Engaging with internal clients to understand use cases and gather feedback.
• Utilizing AWS services (Athena, Redshift, Aurora, Lambda, ECS, etc.) for developing containerized and serverless applications in the cloud.
• Prioritizing and completing multiple initiatives in an agile environment.
• Coordinating cloud‑based (AWS) infrastructure with DevOps team.
• Keeping informed of new and emerging technologies to incorporate into our technical stack.
• Ensuring alignment to architecture guidelines and frameworks related to logging, authentication, security, error recovery, etc.

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoy developing solutions that have immediate impact on users.
• Have an eye for detail and pride yourself on the quality of your work; operational excellence matters more than just finishing tasks.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work on current problems while thinking of future solutions.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 2 years of relevant IT experience, including 6+ years of building applications out in the cloud and JavaScript development. Expert knowledge of web application and cloud‑based architecture patterns, including hands‑on experience with React, TypeScript, AWS services such as Lambda and RDS, MySQL/PostgreSQL. Level commensurate based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits may include health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels, depending on location.

Salary Information

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Background Checks

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose is to verify identity, right to work, educational qualifications, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.