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Cresset is a software development and contract research organization that delivers solutions enabling companies to discover, design and optimize molecules. Cresset is also a development partner for Torx Software, a platform that enables better design decisions and tracking compound synthesis. For over 20 years we have helped organizations improve human health by providing solutions that enable them to develop better treatments for critical diseases. Our global customer-base includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, flavor and fragrance companies, and academics.

Exceptional talent

Cresset has seen significant organic growth and, with investment backing, we are on a rapid growth trajectory across all areas of the business to deliver not only outstanding solutions for our customers, but to recognize the outstanding talent who choose to advance their career with Cresset. Personal professional development is at the heart of our commitment to all employees – we take great pride in seeing colleagues progress their career within the company.

New product development driven by best-in-class infrastructure

New product development is crucial so that we deliver the drug discovery tools of the future. Alongside enhancing existing science and technology we have a strong greenfield project pipeline and encourage our highly experienced software developers, computational chemistry developers and talented colleagues to take ownership of these projects and drive them through the development process.

We commit to providing you with the tools to do your job to its fullest potential. We invest significantly in cutting-edge server and network infrastructure to ensure our colleagues have access to best-in-class technology to deliver the reliable solutions our customers depend on us for.

Summary of position

We are seeking two experienced developers to help drive the development of state-of-the-art web tools for drug design and data analysis for the pharmaceutical industry, including end-to-end software development: full-stack web development, software architecture, product specification and project planning, and mentoring developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend and/or backend development within our drug discovery web applications, within our stack:
• Python / Django / GraphQL backend
• VueJS frontend (JS and TS)
• Deployment with Docker on AWS (Linux/EC2/Terraform)
• Help drive software planning and architecture
• Take a leading role within the existing team, assuming responsibility and ownership for key parts of application development
• Advocate strongly for good software engineering practices and help institute these across teams
• Identify and enact continual improvement opportunities within codebases, with a focus on preventing and reducing technical debt and increasing velocity and maintainability
• Deliver customised solutions for customers where required
• Write clear, organised, and maintainable code
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and at an appropriate level with stakeholders including colleagues, collaborators, and customers
• Stay current with industry developments and suggest/apply new technologies where suitable
• Technical leadership and mentoring

Requirements

• 4+ years professional web development experience
• Demonstrable product development experience using a relevant subset of Python (Django), Javascript and/or Typescript, contemporary frontend frameworks (VueJS, React), version control (git), Linux environments, and containerised deployment (Docker, AWS)
• Strong passion and desire to develop exceptional applications
• Advocate of contemporary software development best practices
• Educated to degree level in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to mentor other developers

Location

UK, with regular days in our office in Litlington, SG8 0SS

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free car parking and covered cycle storage
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (full time employee)
• Lifestyle rewards
• Social activities
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance