Summary
A leading organization is seeking a principal engineer to design secure cloud applications, integrate AI capabilities, and lead development of scalable software platforms in a regulated environment.
Highlights
Senior technical leadership opportunity focused on cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, and software solutions with meaningful real-world impact.
Description
Recruiter Advertisement: Principal Cloud Software Engineer
Our client, a prominent global biopharmaceutical organization based in Philadelphia, is seeking a Principal Cloud Software Engineer to lead the creation of sophisticated, AI-driven applications.
This organization is at the forefront of developing life-changing medical treatments and is looking for a technical leader to bridge the gap between advanced research and intelligent software solutions.
In this role, you will be the driving force behind the design and maintenance of full-stack healthcare applications.
You will work within an AWS cloud environment to build secure, scalable web applications and APIs that support clinical research and enterprise-level R and D initiatives.
A major component of this position involves integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into production workflows to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development of full-stack web applications using Python, Java, and C plus plus along with modern frontend frameworks.
Build and scale backend services and APIs using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
Craft responsive and secure user interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Tailwind.
Directly integrate AI and machine learning models into applications, supporting features like model inference and LLM-driven experiences.
Architect secure cloud infrastructure using AWS services including Lambda, EKS, S3, and CloudFront.
Collaborate with data engineering and clinical teams to translate complex scientific requirements into technical software specifications.
Ensure all development meets rigorous healthcare regulatory standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, and GxP.
Establish and maintain high code quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and peer mentorship.
Technical Requirements
Extensive professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Python and enterprise-level application development.
Deep expertise in modern frontend libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Proven track record of building and deploying secure applications within the AWS ecosystem.
Practical experience with AI and ML application patterns, including prompt engineering, search retrieval, and model productionalization.
Solid understanding of cloud security, authentication protocols, and role-based access controls.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate cross-functional stakeholder relationships in an Agile environment.
Preferred Background
Prior experience in the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical industries.
Familiarity with clinical decision support tools and intelligent medical workflows.
Experience working in regulated environments with formal change control and software validation processes.
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related technical field.
This is a premier opportunity for a senior technologist to apply their skills to meaningful work that directly impacts global health.
If you are passionate about the intersection of cloud engineering and artificial intelligence, we encourage you to apply.
