Software Developer - II (Associate)

Temporary Software Engineer / API Developer (Contract)
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of to years of relevant industry experience.
Technical Skills
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 (, AWS).
Documentation & Quality
Experience authoring SDLC-compliant documentation for software applications.
Understanding of software testing methodologies, validation practices, and deployment processes.
Demonstrated ability to create clear technical and user-facing documentation.
Collaboration & Communication
Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.
Ability to collaborate with business, scientific, and IT stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project-tracking skills using collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Preferred Qualifications
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
previous experience highly preferred.
Assignment Deliverables
By the completion of the assignment, the contractor will have:
Delivered production-ready RESTful APIs for the SQUIRREL platform.
Created complete SDLC documentation supporting application integration activities.
Updated all relevant project documentation, JIRA tickets, and Confluence content.
Successfully transferred technical knowledge and documentation to the Discovery Biologics Digital Science team.
Note:
Department: Discovery Biologics (DB)
Location: South San Francisco,CA, will closely work with collegaues on the Boston site as well
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Minimum days onsite
Typical onsite days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Flexibility based on business needs
Assignment Length: months
Hours: hours/week
Overtime: Not anticipated
Skills Keywords for Recruiters
If sourcing candidates, I would search for profiles containing:
API Developer
REST APIs
RESTful Services
API Integration
System Integration
SDLC
Software Development Lifecycle
Technical Documentation
SQL
GitHub
JIRA
Confluence
Application Integration
Enterprise Applications
Data Integration
Pharma/Biotech (preferred)
IT Compliance
Knowledge Transfer
Ideal Candidate Profile
The manager is essentially looking for a mid-level Software Engineer / Application Integration Developer (-+ years) who can:
Build and test APIs.
Understand enterprise application integration.
Create SDLC documentation for an existing application.
Work independently in a regulated environment.
Quickly become productive with minimal onboarding.
The combination of API Development + SDLC Documentation is the most critical requirement, since the contractor is expected to complete both projects within the same -month assignment.
Position Summary
The Discovery Biologics Digital Science team is seeking a highly motivated Temporary Software Engineer / API Developer to support the development and integration of SQUIRREL, Discovery Biologics' 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 SQUIRREL 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. The contractor will work closely with Digital Science and IT stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of integration capabilities and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & API Delivery
Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs for the Discovery Biologics SQUIRREL data processing platform.
Develop scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software components using Python and modern software engineering practices.
Support application integration efforts between SQUIRREL and enterprise IT platforms.
Collaborate with technical stakeholders to define API requirements, data exchange specifications, and integration workflows.
Documentation & Compliance
Author and maintain SDLC-compliant documentation, including:
System requirements and functional specifications
API documentation
Test plans and validation documentation
Deployment and release procedures
User guides and support documentation
Ensure documentation meets organizational standards and supports future maintenance and integration activities.
Collaboration & Project Execution
Work under the direct supervision of the South San Francisco (SSF) Digital Science Lead and in close collaboration with the Boston (BOS) Digital Science Lead.
Participate in technical reviews, sprint planning, and project discussions with Digital Science and IT teams.
Provide regular status updates during biweekly and monthly project review meetings.
Maintain project artifacts, tasks, and progress updates within JIRA and Confluence.
Knowledge Transfer
Develop and maintain technical knowledge repositories and documentation throughout the engagement.
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and provide comprehensive handoff materials related to API development, architecture, and supporting documentation prior to assignment completion.

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