IT Operations Manager - Full Stack Developer Azure & AI

The IT department, a part of IS/IT, are responsible for architecture, strategy, maintenance and support of Sobi information systems and IT infrastructure as clients, servers, network and other infrastructure equipment. IT department consist of four teams - IT Operations, Infrastructure & Cyber security, Digital Workplace and Automation & Integration.All IT activities are performed in accordance with Sobi's quality framework (GxP) and applicable regulatory and authority requirements.

Within this context, the Digital Workplace & AI function plays a key role in enabling secure, compliant, and scalable digital solutions across Sobi. Under the leadership of the Head of Digital Workplace & AI, the team is responsible for developing and advancing Sobi's Digital Workplace, Microsoft 365 platform, and enterprise AI capabilities. This includes setting strategic direction, defining objectives, and delivering modern, AI-enabled tools that support collaboration, productivity, and innovation across the organization.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade AI applications built on Azure OpenAI, including chat interfaces, document processing pipelines, and real-time collaboration features

• Design and implement Azure cloud solutions leveraging Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Document Intelligence, and Microsoft Graph API

• Work with Digital Workplace & AI development activities, including service requests, change implementations, and roadmap deliverables aligned with team objectives

• Build and optimize full-stack applications using Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, and modern frontend/backend patterns (App Router, Server Components, Server Actions)

• Implement secure authentication and authorization using Azure AD OAuth2, NextAuth.js, and role-based access control (RBAC) in compliance with GxP requirements

• Develop real-time features using Azure SignalR Service and WebSocket technologies to enable collaborative user experiences

• Optimize AI/LLM integrations, including prompt engineering, token management, streaming completions, and multi-model AI orchestration

• Ensure code quality, security, and compliance through code reviews, testing, documentation, and adherence to Sobi's quality framework (GxP)

• Work proactively with ServiceNow to resolve incoming bug reports and other issues

• 4+ years of professional experience working as part of a software development team
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take ownership of features from concept to deployment
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, Blob Storage)
• Experience building and maintaining full-stack applications in production environment

Ideally you bring also:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries preferred
• Background in AI/LLM application development or conversational AI platforms

Skills/Knowledge/Languages

Required:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• React 18+ and Next.js 14+ (App Router, Server Components, Server Actions)
• TypeScript
• Node.js and backend API development
• Azure cloud services: Cosmos DB, Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, Blob Storage, Azure AD
• Microsoft Graph API
• Authentication & security: OAuth2, NextAuth.js, RBAC
• NoSQL database design and query optimization
• Git version control and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of AI/LLM fundamentals: How language models work, prompt engineering basics, token management, streaming responses

Ideally you bring also:

• DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, Azure Pipelines, Docker, containerization
• Agile methodology: Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, iterative development
• Azure Developer CLI (azd) and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates)
• Advanced AI/LLM knowledge: RAG patterns, vector search, embeddings, multi-model orchestration
• Python for scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workflows
• Azure SignalR Service and real-time communication technologies
• Document processing: Azure Document Intelligence, file parsing, indexing
• Testing frameworks: Unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing

Personal Attributes

• Autonomous and self-driven, pro-active mindset , reactive and agile
• Team player with strong collaboration skills and highly solution-oriented -
• Strong problem-solving abilities and can debug complex issues and navigate large codebases independently
• Curious about AI technology and open to learn and open to change

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

We are a global company with over 1,800 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we're ready to take on the world's diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others' lives because that's exactly what we do here. If you're seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them. As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can't change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.