Senior Full Stack Developer

Company Description

Basepair is a software company, at the forefront of innovation in genomics, providing enterprise SaaS solutions for the analysis and visualization of genomic data. As genomics moves into the mainstream, data analysis and interpretation are the most significant bottlenecks. Our mission is to empower scientists, physicians, and individuals to extract actionable insights from genomic data, accelerating research, diagnostics, drug discovery, and personal health decisions.

Our customers are leveraging the power of software to achieve extraordinary breakthroughs—whether it’s finding cures for cancer, doubling the success rate of IVF treatments, or detecting life-threatening infections in hospitals. We work with some of the world’s most respected institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Stanford University, as well as leading bio-pharma and diagnostics companies. Backed by top venture capitalists and angel investors, we are uniquely positioned to influence the next big breakthroughs in life sciences.

Headquartered in the US, Basepair is powered by a dynamic and diverse global team, with talent spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, working together to revolutionize the future of healthcare and genomics.

The Role: Senior Full Stack Developer

At Basepair, we are passionate about solving some of the most complex challenges in genomics. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge web applications that power genomics research and diagnostics. Your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies will be critical as we build scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and scientists, contributing to the full product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of web applications using Django and modern frontend frameworks like React.
• Cloud Architecture: Design scalable, secure solutions on AWS, leveraging services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Mentorship & Code Review: Foster growth within the team by mentoring junior engineers and conducting thorough code reviews.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical needs.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges, continually optimizing performance and user experience.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a full stack developer, with a proven track record of delivering scalable web applications using Django, React, or similar frameworks.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, Lambda, S3, and CloudFormation, ensuring solutions are built for performance, scalability, and security.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, modern JavaScript (ES6+), RESTful APIs, and database design.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring junior developers and promoting best practices in code quality and software design.
• Problem-Solving: A passion for tackling complex challenges with creative solutions, especially within cloud-based architectures.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Flask and containerization tools like Docker.
• Experience in building CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CDK and GitHub Actions.

Why You Should Join Us

• Innovative Impact: Be part of a team that is directly contributing to advancements in genomics and life sciences.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a small, high-performing global team that values creativity, teamwork, and mutual growth.
• Growth Opportunities: Learn from industry leaders and leverage cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a suite of benefits to ensure you thrive professionally and personally.
• Global Impact: Represent Basepair at international conferences, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and positioning yourself at the forefront of genomic
• Make a Difference: The software you develop will directly contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries—whether it's finding new cancer treatments, improving IVF success rates, or diagnosing infections faster—your work will help transform lives.

Location & Flexibility
While our HQ is in the US, our team is globally distributed, and we encourage remote or hybrid work arrangements.

This Role is Likely Not a Fit If:

• You’re not passionate about genomics, healthcare, or cutting-edge technologies that make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
• You’re looking for a 9-to-5 job and prefer to stay within strict boundaries of work rather than taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion.
• You prefer a slow-paced environment over an agile, fast-moving team that’s solving complex problems in real-time.
• You are uncomfortable working in a distributed, global team and require close, direct supervision rather than being empowered to self-start and collaborate independently.
• You aren’t interested in mentoring or being a team player who actively contributes to the success of others.
• You’re not excited about continuously learning and adapting to new technologies and innovations in cloud computing, full-stack development, and data analytics.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s excited by the potential of genomics and wants to be part of an ambitious and high-impact team.