Sr Fullstack Software Engineer (React + NodeJS)

Description

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.

Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

Job Description:

As a Full Stack Developer at Norstella, you will join our dynamic and innovative team within the Data Science Department. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and industry experts to build and enhance our 'Labs'-style platform. This platform showcases cutting-edge data science techniques, including LLM-based chatbots with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and specialized analytics tailored to pharmaceutical data.

Responsibilities:

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  Develop and Maintain web applications using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to create intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Integrate APIs and AWS services such as Lambda and SageMaker to support backend functionality and data processing.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists to implement and deploy machine learning models and analytics features within the platform.
• Design and Implement scalable and efficient architectures that ensure high performance and reliability of our web applications.
• Participate in Agile Development cycles, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Code Quality through writing clean, maintainable code and implementing best practices for version control, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and Optimize existing systems to enhance functionality and user experience.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for front-end development.
• Strong Backend Skills with experience in Node.js or similar technologies.
• Experience using AWS Services, particularly Lambda and SageMaker, for building scalable applications.
• Solid Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating third-party APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps Practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good Communication Skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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  Experience with Serverless Architectures and microservices.
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  Knowledge of Data Science Tools and Libraries, such as Python, Pandas, or TensorFlow.
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  Familiarity with LLMs and AI-driven Applications, particularly in implementing chatbots and RAG.
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  Understanding of Pharmaceutical Data and the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry.
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  Experience with Agile Methodologies and working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
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  Skills in UI/UX Design to enhance the user experience of web applications.

The guiding principles for success at Norstella:

01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.

02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.

03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.

04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
We will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.

05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Reimbursement of Certification Expenses
• Gratuity
• 24x7 Health Desk

Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.