Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack)
5 days ago
Glasgow
Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack) 📍 Glasgow | 💻 Hybrid/On-site | 🔬 Full-time Are you passionate about combining chemistry, software, and AI to push the boundaries of what’s possible in scientific discovery? We’re seeking a Cheminformatics Software Developer (Full Stack) to help develop cutting-edge computational tools that accelerate chemical research and automation. Responsibilities: • Design and implement cheminformatics algorithms for retrosynthesis, reaction prediction, and chemical space exploration., • Build scalable full-stack applications (frontend + backend) that integrate these algorithms into research platforms., • Curate and manage chemical datasets for machine learning applications., • Develop and deploy AI/ML models to support chemical synthesis planning and prediction., • Create and maintain robust data infrastructures, including relational and graph databases., • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of chemists, engineers, and software developers. Skillset required: • PhD in Computer Science, Cheminformatics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or equivalent experience., • 3+ years’ experience in full-stack software development (React, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, etc.)., • Strong background in cheminformatics concepts and toolkits (RDKit, SMARTS/SMIRKS)., • Proficiency with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)., • Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)., • Knowledge of modern software practices (CI/CD, Git, testing, code review)., • Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams. Nice-to-have skills: • Hands-on experience with retrosynthesis tools., • Familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph)., • Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML applications., • Knowledge of HPC environments and large-scale data pipelines., • Leadership or mentoring in interdisciplinary teams. Why join? This is a chance to be part of a growing team shaping the future of automated chemical discovery. You’ll work at the intersection of chemistry, robotics, software, and AI, turning ground-breaking research into real-world applications.