Software Developer - Backend Focus

Receptor.AI is seeking a motivated Software Developer to join their team working on innovative bioinformatics and computational biology projects. You will primarily work on core backend services and microservices architecture, with opportunities to contribute across the full stack.

• Develop and maintain backend microservices using Python (FastAPI/Flask)
• Work with biological data processing pipelines and proteomics workflows
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various data sources
• Collaborate on database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy)
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Debug and optimize existing codebase for performance and reliability

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year of professional software development experience
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Nice to have:

• Biology/Bioinformatics background
• Frontend experience with React and TypeScript
• Machine Learning knowledge (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• DevOps understanding and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with microservices architecture and Docker
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming (asyncio)
• Scientific computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas)

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioinformatics projects
• Mentorship from experienced developers
• Cross-functional exposure (backend, frontend, ML, biology, DevOps)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and learning-focused environment