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Architect the future of biotech-where cloud innovation meets scientific discovery.

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is seeking a Principal Software Architect & Technical Lead to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of an innovative cloud-based SaaS platform. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with scientists, external partners, and enterprise customers to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry. The role can be based in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, or remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop the architecture of a cloud-native SaaS platform, ensuring scalability, security, and robustness.
• Make key decisions on infrastructure, cloud services, DevOps, and technical roadmaps.
• Establish and implement best practices, development standards, and technical guidelines.
• Contribute to software engineering through prototyping, coding, and code reviews.
• Develop and oversee data engineering pipelines for seamless data ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Collaborate with outsourced development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with product goals.
• Work closely with scientists to translate innovations into scalable software components.
• Support customer integrations, data pipelines, and secure system configurations.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Expertise in software engineering and SaaS architecture, with experience in designing scalable cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and system integrations.
• Strong knowledge of data pipeline design, security best practices, and microservice architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or JAX.
• Familiarity with tools like Apache Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, or custom ETL stacks for data pipeline implementation.
• Ability to collaborate with scientific and machine learning teams to develop robust software solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-facing confidence to address complex systems and provide tailored solutions.
• A proactive, solution-driven mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or ML/AI-driven SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of hybrid modeling, scientific computing, or machine learning workflows.
• German language skills (optional).
• Background in startup or scale-up environments.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Thomas Wenig at t.wenig@proclinical.com.

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