Software Engineer II, Python Developer

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Position: Software Engineer II,EMES Developer

Location: Hyderabad  

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.     

Position Summary

At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.   

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Please be advised that this role is a hands-on development position where the proper candidate will be involved with developing, implementing, deploying, and supporting custom internally developed software.

• Desired Candidate Characteristics: 
• Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare 
• We are seeking a talented Python Microservice Developer to join our Digital Manufacturing team at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role combines modern software development practices with manufacturing systems integration, data engineering, and emerging AI technologies to drive digital transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in Agile software development, Service-oriented architectures, Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• 3-4 years’ experience in IT with demonstrated success in delivering and custom-built solutions and managing/partnering with software vendors and service providers.
• 3-4 years’ experience in RDBMS/RDS such as SQL server.
• Deep analytical skills and logical thinking to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Able to collaborate across multiple teams  
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption 
• Experience with understanding of infrastructure setups/managing deployments ranging with varying complexities.
• Experience in using/managing source code repositories like SVN, TFS, GIT, GitHub, Bitbucket
• Must have knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of integration technologies such as WebMethods.

Key Responsibilities

Microservice Architecture & Development 

• Design and develop scalable Python microservices using FastAPI/Flask frameworks
• Implement event-driven architectures using message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Build robust error handling, logging, and monitoring capabilities
• Develop authentication/authorization mechanisms and API gateway integrations
• Create unit tests, integration tests, and maintain >80% code coverage

Pipeline Development 

• Build ETL/ELT pipelines for manufacturing data using Python and SQL
• Implement data quality checks and validation frameworks
• Create data models for time-series manufacturing data
• Develop streaming data processing capabilities
• Design data archival and retrieval strategies. Collaborate directly with the business clients, IT Business Partners and other IT functions on delivery of digital capabilities.

Emerging Technologies

• Integrate AI/ML models into microservices for predictive analytics
• Support data scientists in model deployment and serving
• Develop APIs for model inference and result visualization
• Contribute to anomaly detection and quality prediction initiatives

MES & Shop Floor Connectivity 

• Develop integration services for MES platforms (Syncade, Wonderware/AVEVA, or similar)
• Create data adapters for real-time manufacturing data collection
• Build interfaces for batch records, recipe management, and equipment integration
• Support ISA-95 Level 2/3 system integrations
• Ensure 21 CFR Part 11 compliance in all development activities. Accountable for managing day to day operational support, enabling the business to scale while improving key performance indicators impacting their efficiencies and improving overall customer experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-4 years of professional Python development experienceAdvanced Python 3.x with strong OOP, data structures, Pandas, and NumPy expertise.
• Proficiency in FastAPI for REST API development, including authentication, rate limiting, and async operations; experience with Flask as alternative.
• At least 1 year building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Exposure to Kubernetes orchestration.
• Git, Jupyter, and Docker for development workflows.
• scikit-learn for traditional ML; familiarity with TensorFlow/PyTorch for deep learning.
• Visualization with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly; dashboard tools like Streamlit.
• Strong storytelling for AI insights.
• Exposure to manufacturing systems or industrial automation
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• May lead initiatives related to continuous improvement or implementation of new technologies.
• Articulates and presents complex information clearly and concisely across all levels. Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise thereby establishing a strong reputation for themselves and the team.​
• Looks for challenging opportunities and focus on building strong capabilities.
• Demonstrates a focus on improving processes, structures, and knowledge within the team. 
• Recognizes the potential impact on internal/external challenges on the future state success. Conveys and takes immediate action to correct any variation in quality, ensures accuracy and completeness of others' work outputs.​
• Demonstrates sophisticated analytical thought using various data sources and internal/external environment. Understands the broader implications of actions and perspective. Synthesizes results and links patterns and trends. Considers lessons learned and best practices in conveying to the team's understanding and knowledge.​
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification(s) a plus
• SQL Server certification(s) a plus

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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