PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.
We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job DescriptionWe're looking for a full stack developer to join our growing Process Improvement team. If you're interested in AI solutions development and would like to further enhance your engineering skillset in a global company, then PSI might be the right choice for you.
Full-time employment based in Brazil
You will:
- Architect, design, build, and maintain full-stack applications (web and desktop) using modern stacks (React, Next.js, Python, C#).
- Develop APIs, data models, workflows, and backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django) or optionally C#.
- Work with PostgreSQL (and SQL generally) to design database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure reliability.
- Write performant queries and manage schemas with PostgreSQL and SQL.
- Integrate with cloud-native services on Azure (Azure App Services, Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB, Pipelines).
- Work in Linux environments to set up local environments, scripts, services, and troubleshooting tools.
- Create Docker containerized services, manage CI/CD pipelines through Azure Pipelines.
- Use Jira (or Atlassian ecosystem) for issue tracking and Agile sprint execution.
- Produce documentation and system diagrams: architecture, data flows, README files, onboarding guides.
- Mentor other engineers, participate in code reviews, and support design decisions.
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in software development
- Cloud / Azure: Proven real-world experience with Azure (App Services, Pipelines, OpenAI or AI services)
- Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL (schema design, tuning, policies, migrations).
- Languages & Frameworks:
- Advanced Python backend development (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.)
- React and TypeScript frontend development (Next.js, preferably with ShadCN/UI or similar design systems)
- Experience with Authentication and Callbacks
- Docker / Containerization: Experience building and deploying container-based services
- CI/CD: Hands‑on experience with Azure Pipelines in production environments.
- Creating Azure Test Plans
- Creating Azure Test Pipelines
- Creating Azure Build Pipelines
- Project Tracking: Experience using Jira for Agile development workflows.
- System Design & Documentation: Able to produce detailed design documents, readmes, API specs, and architecture diagrams.
- Security: Background working with security-first or compliance-regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, or government)
Plus:
- Experience integrating AI/GenAI models or services (e.g. Azure OpenAI, LLMs, vector DBs, RAG workflows)
- Experience in enterprise CI/CD governance and change control.
- Prior roles collaborating with data science teams or AI research groups in an agile delivery context
- Stable, privately-owned company, organically growing since 1995
- Intensive induction program, technical and industry-related trainings for an optimal start and continuous development
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere in a committed team
- International environment, with colleagues around the world
- Opportunities to quickly see the results of your work
- Attractive income package; performance-based bonuses; corporate benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in software development
- Proven real-world experience with Azure (App Services, Pipelines, OpenAI or AI services)
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL (schema design, tuning, policies, migrations)
- Advanced Python backend development (Flask, FastAPI, Django)
- React and TypeScript frontend development (Next.js)
- Experience with authentication and callback flows
- Docker and containerization experience
- Hands-on experience with Azure Pipelines (build, test, release) and creating Azure Test Plans/Pipelines
- Experience using Jira for Agile development workflows
- Ability to produce detailed design documents, API specs, architecture diagrams, and README/onboarding guides
- Background working in security-first or compliance-regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance, government)
- Experience integrating with Azure cloud-native services including Cosmos DB
- Experience working in Linux environments (setup, scripts, troubleshooting)
- Mentoring other engineers and participating in code reviews
- Experience integrating AI/GenAI models or services (LLMs, vector DBs, RAG workflows)
- Experience in enterprise CI/CD governance and change control
- Prior collaboration with data science or AI research teams
- Familiarity with ShadCN/UI or similar design systems
- Experience with C# (optional alternative backend language)
What We Do
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas. PSI is known in the industry as a CRO focused on ‘on-time project delivery’. This is achieved through investing substantial effort and MD resources into performing quality feasibility assessments that provide an accurate predictor of study timelines. PSI’s global reach allows us to run clinical trials across multiple continents, in 50+ countries around the world. PSI’s reputation is that of a 'no-nonsense' CRO focused on timely patient enrollment and project delivery. An exceptionally high repeat and referral business rates alongside low staff turnover are indicative of our commitment to be the best CRO in the world as measured by our clients and our employees. http://www.psi-cro.com
