Sr Software Engineer (Python)
Location: Eagan, MN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain back-end services that power our data-driven clinical and analytical applications. This role involves supporting a research data platform that ingests, processes, and makes research data discoverable, enabling impactful scientific insights. The position is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Requirements for the Sr Software Engineer (Python):
- Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with several years of experience in software development.
- Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and automation scripts in a cloud environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python, especially for developing data processing and integration workflows.
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems and containerized deployment using Docker.
- Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform, utilizing services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow.
- Knowledge of data validation, ingestion, and cataloging practices within a regulated environment.
- Optional experience with healthcare, life sciences, or scientific research projects, and familiarity with related data standards and frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or R.
- Prior work with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
- Domain knowledge in life sciences, biochemistry, genetics, or biology.
- Experience working with healthcare or scientific research data.
Whats in it for you?
- Competitive hourly pay rate of $7378, with potential for growth.
- Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative research platforms impacting healthcare and science.
- Work with a team utilizing modern cloud-native tools and technologies.
- Supportive company culture focused on professional development and impact.
Why IDR?
- 25+ years of proven industry experience across major markets.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Recognized multiple times as a Best of Staffing® client and talent award winner.
Compensation Range: $73-78/hr
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.