Software Developer

About Us At Prescience Insilico, we are at the forefront of innovation in scientific software solutions. We specialize in creating cutting-edge software tools tailored for the R&D in the Life Science and Materials Science industries and academia. Our mission is to empower researchers, scientists, and institutions with the tools they need to accelerate discoveries and breakthroughs in these critical fields. We also collaborate with the pharma, materials, chemical, and energy industries to accelerate their R&D through AI/ML and computational modeling and simulations.

The Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that are integral to the organization’s operational efficiency and strategic goals. This role encompasses the full software development lifecycle — from requirement analysis and system design to coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Leveraging a diverse technology stack that includes Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PyQt6, Flask, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), React.js, Node.js, Express.js, HTML, CSS (with frameworks like Tailwind/Bootstrap), Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and Shell Scripting, the developer builds scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. The role also involves managing and integrating various database technologies such as MySQL, SQLite, and MongoDB to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Additionally, familiarity with version control systems like Git and Bitbucket, as well as development of best practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD), code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines, is essential. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to coding standards, and a focus on continuous improvement to ensure that software solutions consistently meet business objectives and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting applications for enterprise clouds (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Deployment and maintenance of applications in the cloud.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using Python and JavaScript.
• Develop robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Flask, Django, and Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Develop responsive and interactive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js.
• Containerize applications and manage deployment environments using Docker.
• Write shell scripts to automate development workflows, deployments, and system administration tasks.
• Design and implement database schemas and perform CRUD operations using MySQL, SQLite, and MongoDB.
• Participate actively in requirements gathering, system design, and architectural discussions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and unit testing to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date technical documentation for software projects.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, UI/UX, and product management to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Utilize version control systems (Git) for source code management and collaboration.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies for project planning and execution (if applicable).

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering and cloud architecture.
• Valid cloud certification from at least one major cloud provider:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect