Tech Lead FullStack

Job Description

Description About Norstella At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time. Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market MMIT – identify barrier to patient access Panalgo – turn data into insight faster The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India. The Role: Citeline is the leading provider of clinical R&D and commercial data and insights for the life sciences industry. We provide real-time intelligence featuring an unmatched data collection spanning clinical, real-world data, commercial and regulatory domains. By combining strategy, technology, data science and creative design expertise with an innovative mindset, we work with our clients to solve their most complex, real-world business problems and positively impact millions of patient lives. We are seeking a talented and creative Tech Lead with strong expertise in big data applications to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in implementing a web application responsible for data analysis and visualization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, data analysis, with experience in handling large datasets efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions in the realm of big data analytics. We place a great deal of value in emotional intelligence and the community that we have built. This facilitates a safe space where everyone’s contributions are not only encouraged but really valued especially from people with diverse or underrepresented backgrounds. We want to work with people who embrace these values and want to help build big data healthcare analytic software that can change people’s lives for the better. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of full-stack software solutions, including web applications, APIs, and microservices, using modern technologies and best practices. Architect scalable and maintainable software systems, considering factors such as performance, security, and usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products. Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and promoting best coding practices. Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in full-stack development, and drive their adoption within the organization. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for process optimization and automation, and implement solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Ensure adherence to software development methodologies, standards, and guidelines, and promote a culture of quality and innovation within the team. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, to deliver incremental value to stakeholders Requirements Strong experience in software development using React/NodeJS/Typescript Solid knowledge of Ruby on Rails development Strong AWS services knowledge (ECS, S3, Cloudwatch, OpenSearch etc) Strong experience with working with Azure DevOps envinroment alongside dedicated DevOps engineers Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed computing concepts. Proficient knowledge of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases - Snowflake, PostgreSQL etc Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Able to give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve solutions. Nice to have healthcare domain experience. The guiding principles for success at Norstella 01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do. 02: Integrity, Truth, Reality We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals. 03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication. 04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance We will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission. 05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking. Benefits Health Insurance Provident Fund Life Insurance Reimbursement of Certification Expenses Gratuity 24x7 Health Desk Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment. Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.