Senior Full Stack Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain full stack applications to support lab operations and experimental workflows.
• Develop APIs and backend services using Django and Python.
• Build performant, modern frontends using React and related frameworks.
• IaC with Terraform and AWS including provisioning roles, compute, storage, and networking to support application delivery.
• Work closely with scientists, bioinformaticians, and QA teams to ensure systems meet both R&D and regulatory needs.
• Help shape architecture and engineering practices as the organization scales.
• Lead the development of scalable, user-friendly applications using React on the frontend and Django on the backend.
• Mentor teammates, bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces, and ensure systems meet technical and regulatory needs.
• Take ownership of system architecture documentation and help define and maintain system requirements in line with systems engineering practices.
• Maintain infrastructure-as-code supporting software delivery, including Terraform modules for AWS resources.

Requirements

• Experience developing full stack applications with React and Django.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of AWS provisioning, including IAM roles, compute, storage, and networking.
• Ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive tools with a user-centric mindset.
• Experience working with rich, evolving data schemas and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of security principles to design robust, auditable, and compliant systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle ambiguous problem spaces.
• Experience in designing scalable, high-quality software systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Spark, Databricks, MLflow, Nextflow, C/C++.
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices such as INCOSE standards.
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience in engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in full stack development, particularly with React and Django.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and cloud infrastructure tools.
• Experience with AWS and infrastructure provisioning.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $170,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of biology, data, and scalable design.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Influence over product architecture and technology stack decisions.
• Supportive environment that values learning and growth.