Sr. Software Engineer (Full stack) (On Site)

Drive Capital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

Drive Capital in Newton, MA is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong proficiency in TypeScript, and back-end experience with Node.js. You will work closely with lab scientists to integrate software solutions into lab operations, while also contributing to system architecture and process improvements. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in biotech/life sciences.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Experience developing scalable APIs using Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software systems.
• Work closely with lab scientists and engineers.
• Implement scalable, high-performance APIs and services.

Skills

TypeScript

Back-end development

React

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices architecture

Relational database schema design

Problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer (Full stack) (On Site)

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with lab scientists, quality assurance, and automation engineers to support experimental workflows and automation projects.
• Back-End Development: Design and implement scalable, high-performance APIs and services to support instrument integrations, data processing, and lab automation workflows.
• Front-End Development: Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces for lab scientists and technicians, using React and other modern frameworks.
• Data Modeling & Database Design: Design and optimize relational database architectures, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and secure data access.
• Technology Integration: Help integrate software solutions into lab operations, streamlining processes and improving reliability in a fast-paced startup environment.
• System Architecture: Architect and optimize software components for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Participate in code reviews, enforce best practices, and write clean, maintainable code.
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments.
• Process Improvement: Enhance agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and software delivery processes.
• Innovation & Growth: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and advocate for their strategic adoption in our tech stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience (preferably in biotech/life sciences).
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Strong back-end experience developing scalable APIs using Node.js (preferred).
• Experience in React (strongly preferred) or other front-end frameworks (Vue, Angular, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in relational database schema design and SQL query optimization.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and scalable application development.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in an agile environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of bioanalytical innovation.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Dash Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.