Ascent · 13 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (Python)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAscent, recently acquired by Acuity Analytics, is focused on delivering digital transformation to high-growth organizations. The Senior Software Engineer (Python) will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that support pharmaceutical R&D activities.
Big DataSoftwareInformation TechnologyDatabase
Responsibilities
Strong hands-on experience (5+ years) developing full-stack software solutions using Python, Java, C/C++, and/or C# in analytical or data-intensive contexts
Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Hive, Neo4J, MongoDB) and analytical data structures
Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker; exposure to Kubernetes is desirable
Practical experience integrating enterprise systems via secure APIs, including authentication mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, tokens, service credentials), versioned interfaces, and reliability patterns
Strong experience implementing automated testing across the software lifecycle, including unit, integration, performance, and security testing using tools such as JUnit, pytest, NUnit, Apache JMeter, Selenium, and OWASP-aligned security tools
Experience working with distributed data platforms (e.g. Spark, Databricks, or equivalent)
Exposure to pharmaceutical R&D, clinical development data, or industry standards (e.g. CDISC, TransCelerate, HL7)
Practical experience applying machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent), including integration of trained models into validated software systems is desirable
Hands-on experience developing or integrating agentic AI systems, including use of agent-centric frameworks (e.g. LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel or equivalent) and orchestration of controlled, tool-using workflows
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and platform automation using tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes
Experience working in regulated or quality-controlled environments (GxP experience preferred)
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on experience (5+ years) developing full-stack software solutions using Python, Java, C/C++, and/or C# in analytical or data-intensive contexts
Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Hive, Neo4J, MongoDB) and analytical data structures
Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker; exposure to Kubernetes is desirable
Practical experience integrating enterprise systems via secure APIs, including authentication mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, tokens, service credentials), versioned interfaces, and reliability patterns
Strong experience implementing automated testing across the software lifecycle, including unit, integration, performance, and security testing using tools such as JUnit, pytest, NUnit, Apache JMeter, Selenium, and OWASP-aligned security tools
Experience working with distributed data platforms (e.g. Spark, Databricks, or equivalent)
Preferred
Exposure to pharmaceutical R&D, clinical development data, or industry standards (e.g. CDISC, TransCelerate, HL7)
Practical experience applying machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent), including integration of trained models into validated software systems is desirable
Hands-on experience developing or integrating agentic AI systems, including use of agent-centric frameworks (e.g. LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel or equivalent) and orchestration of controlled, tool-using workflows
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and platform automation using tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes
Experience working in regulated or quality-controlled environments (GxP experience preferred)
Company
Ascent
Ascent is a software company that specializes in digital transformation, customers connect data, and software development.
5001-10000 employees
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