Software Development Engineer II (Full Stack)
About this opportunity
Career Category
Manufacturing
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are looking for a motivated Software Development Engineer II to join our Manufacturing Applications Product Team. This is a junior/mid-level role focused on building and enhancing full stack applications that support Manufacturing and Operations use cases. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to feature development, bug fixes, and incremental improvements. This role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration while providing exposure to modern technologies and practices.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain features for full stack applications using React (front-end) and Python FastAPI (back-end).
Assist in building and optimizing APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.
Develop responsive user interfaces and ensure seamless user experiences across devices.
Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews, contributing to team success.
Support DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline setup and automated testing under guidance.
Maintain technical documentation for developed features and modules.
Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
Stay curious and continuously learn emerging technologies and best practices.
Must-Have Skills
Hands-on experience in software engineering with exposure to full stack development.
Practical experience with React (front-end) and Python FastAPI (back-end) for developing production features.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and willingness to learn cloud-native architectures.
Familiarity with microservices, API development, and distributed systems.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
Good-to-Have Skills
Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Debezium, or similar platforms.
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Pytest).
Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications using Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.
Experience with developing applications integrated with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as OpenAI GPT, Azure OpenAI, or similar platforms.
Experience with other modern frameworks or languages such as Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Java, or .NET is a plus.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Relevant certifications (AWS, SAFe Agile) are a plus.
Soft Skills
Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.
Initiative and self-motivation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
Ability to learn quickly, be organized, and detail-oriented.
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Job details
How this role compares
Computed from every other active Information Technology role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 1097 comparable Information Technology roles across 55 biopharma companies.
Salary context
143 of 1097 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.
Where these roles are based
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Seniority mix
612 of 1097 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
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Similar opportunities
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How we calculate "similar"
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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.
0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.