Python Backend Developer

Job Description Description : Build and deploy production systems for scientists who have high expectations for quality, turnaround, performance and reliability. Create and promote interoperable systems and the efficient reuse of software and data between disparate systems. Integrate professional data engineering practices as appropriate into the front lines of our science groups and inspire others within the engineering community to emulate these practices. Ensure adherence to global Information Security and Quality standards and policies for all products/services. If applicable, ensure Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GLP & GCP) standards and policies for GxP products/services. Requirements BS in Computer Science, Informatics or similar, or equivalent practical experience. At least 8 years of IT related experience required. Experience building commercial-quality cloud-based solutions at scale with the most advanced tools. Experience programming in scalable data processing engines, data ingestion, modeling, extraction, and scalable data management systems. Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a high-performing engineering team. Interest in intersection between the life sciences and computer science. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a matrix environment. Experience building software products effectively via various SDLC, and product-led approaches. Self-directed and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment. Strong Python development skill for backend and being very familiar with packages such as Pandas, Numpy, SQLAlchemy. Demonstrated experience in building data pipelines using workflow management framework (e.g. Airflow). Decent experience in building a highly concurrent backend system for processing a huge volume of data in HPC and AWS (e.g. AWSBatch, Parallel cluster etc.). Some experience in database application development (Preferable Oracle, and some Bigdata system). Containerization (e.g. Docker, Singularity) and CI/CD. English fluent. SQL required. Groove or Spark is helpful. Pyspark is must. Containerization and Jenkins required. Pharma preferred. Logical thinking skills - able to identify the cause of any issue, explore how to build with various options. Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr