Software Developer

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Software Developer for a Hybrid position (3 days onsite/week) with a Global Pharmaceutical Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity., * Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs for the client's data processing platform

• Develop scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software components using Python and modern software engineering practices
• Support application integration efforts between the client platform and enterprise IT platforms
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to define API requirements, data exchange specifications, and integration workflows
• Author and maintain SDLC-compliant documentation, including system requirements, API documentation, test plans, and deployment procedures
• Participate in technical reviews, sprint planning, and project discussions with Digital Science and IT teams
• Maintain project artifacts, tasks, and progress updates within JIRA and Confluence
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide comprehensive handoff materials

The Discovery Biologics Digital Science team is seeking a highly motivated Temporary Software Engineer / API Developer to support the development and integration of the client's data processing platform. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, documentation, and deployment of application programming interfaces (APIs) that enable seamless integration between the platform and enterprise IT systems. This role requires strong software engineering skills, experience with Python-based application development, API design, cloud technologies, and the ability to generate Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) compliant documentation., * Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related technical discipline

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong proficiency in Python software development
• Experience with source code management using Git, including branching and merge strategies
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience developing and supporting production software applications
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL
• Experience integrating applications with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks
• Familiarity with software development and deployment environments, including cloud technologies (e.g., AWS)
• Experience authoring SDLC-compliant documentation for software applications
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, validation practices, and deployment processes
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project-tracking skills using collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Desired skills:

• Experience supporting scientific, research, or data-driven applications
• Familiarity with data processing workflows and enterprise application integration
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-sensitive environments
• Exposure to biologics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.