Prague, Central Bohemian, Czechia
4 days ago
Frontend Developer

Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging, exciting job as a Frontend Developer where you are free to take initiative? Would you like to experience working in one of the biggest multinationals in the pharmaceutical industry?

Have you always wanted to work in a company where innovation has a high importance, and your work can have a real impact? Are you ready to Invent, Impact, Inspire? We would like to meet you!

We have an exciting new job opportunity in our R&D IT department at our locations in the Technology Centers Prague, Czech Republic or Hyderabad, India and are looking to hire a skilled Frontend Developer with expertise in Shiny (R, python) or similar technologies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing user-friendly web applications that facilitate data visualization and analysis. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders to create innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive engagement.

You will be responsible for developing user-friendly, interactive web interfaces for our bioinformatics and cheminformatics product lines. You will be working closely with our stakeholders, scientists in the R&D pharmaceutical and biological laboratories together with bioinformaticians and cheminformaticians in an interdisciplinary IT development team to create innovative solutions that enhance scientific research.

You will join a fun and dynamic team with very kind and people with the right mindset.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deploy interactive web applications using R-Shiny, python and other relevant front-end technologies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into functional and appealing interfaces

Create responsive designs that ensure optimal user experience across various devices and browsers

Implement data visualization techniques to present complex datasets in an intuitive format

Develop and implement automated and manual tests to ensure application reliability, performance, and functionality

Maintain, optimize and improve existing applications to enhance performance and user experience

Troubleshoot and debug applications, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to best coding practices

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously enhance skills and application functionalities

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field

Proven experience as a frontend developer, preferably with expertise in R-Shiny or similar frameworks

Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and R programming language

Hands-on experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., ggplot2, plotly) and frameworks to create interactive visualizations

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git) and agile methodologies

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Excellent debugging skills, with an analytical approach to complex technical challenges

Prior experience in a research or scientific setting is a plus

Fluent in English; excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or scientific research environments

Experience with deployment on Posit Connect platform

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: biology, chemistry, statistical analysis or machine learning

Knowledge of backend development and API integration

Our Offer

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally 

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern 

Pension and health insurance contributions 

Internal reward system plus referral programme 

5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution 

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card 

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes 

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone 

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, library, music corner 

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

 
Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now! 
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Job Posting End Date:

03/14/2025

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Requisition ID:R336866

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