Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with a strong background in Python development and implementing IT solutions in AWS. An ideal candidate will become part of a small team that is responsible for implementation of business-supporting applications in medical affairs. The role requires experience with Software Development Lifecycle, backend development, Continuous Integration & Delivery, and knowledge of Natural Language Processing and analysis of large data sets. 

Main Activities: 

NLP System Design and Development: 

• Design and implement robust NLP and NER algorithms to extract and classify entities from large text datasets. 

• Develop and optimize techniques for entity linking to ensure accurate disambiguation and association of entities. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions. 

Data Analysis and Processing: 

• Perform data preprocessing, cleaning, and normalization to prepare text data for NLP tasks. 

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can improve NER accuracy and efficiency. 

• Develop data pipelines and workflows to integrate various data sources for comprehensive analysis. 

API Development: 

• Update, develop and maintain REST APIs. 

• Ensure APIs are well-designed and well-documented for ease of use by other developers. 

• Work with integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity between data services and other enterprise systems. 

Dashboard Development: 

• Design and implement interactive dashboards to visualize NLP outputs and insights. 

• Use data visualization tools and libraries to create intuitive and informative user interfaces. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure dashboards meet user needs. 

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): 

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and testing of NLP models and services. 

• Ensure high code quality through automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment processes. 

• Work with DevOps teams to manage infrastructure and ensure reliable deployment of NLP solutions. 

Technical Skills: 

• Must have: Proficiency in Python, with strong expertise in using NLP libraries such as SpaCy, NLTK, and transformers (e.g., Hugging Face). 

• Experience with data processing tools such as Pandas and NumPy. 

• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development using frameworks like Flask or FastAPI. 

• Proficient in data visualization tools and libraries such as Plotly or Dash. 

• Understanding of CI/CD tools such as Github Actions , Jenkins, or Github CI 

• Knowledge of version control systems like Git. 

Domain Knowledge: 

• Strong understanding of NLP concepts such as tokenization, POS tagging, parsing, sentiment analysis, and text classification. 

• Expertise in Named Entity Recognition (NER) and entity linking techniques. 

Analytical Skills: 

• Ability to analyze large text datasets and derive meaningful insights. 

• Experience with statistical methods and data analysis techniques. 

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Data Science, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in NLP and related software development roles. 

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment,
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally,
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases),
• Pension and health insurance contributions,
• Internal reward system plus referral program,
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution,
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card,
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs,
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone,
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner,
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more. 

 
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(The primary location is Czechia, benefits in other country may vary) 

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