Programista / Backend Developer
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - Molecular Discovery in Italia
Molecular Discovery Ltd is looking experienced programmers/scientists for its software development team in Perugia (Italy). Depending on the profile of the candidate there is also opportunity to work from home. In some circumstances you will be asked to join team meetings, remotely or in place.
Responsibilities
You will write elegant, tested and documented code
You will maintain your code with care and attention
You will be ready to continue learning and staying updated with the newest technologies
development of desktop applications and program libraries in the area of cheminformatics
development of highly interactive GUI components for data visualization
design, build, develop & test complex software programs, applications and projects across multiple operating systems, languages and technologies
Requirements
~ Good knowledge of Python 3
~ Experience of Linux and Shell Scripting
~ Experience in working with Git and Docker
~ Command of English as a working language and for team communications
~3+ years of experience in a similar position in industry or in an academic institution
~ PhD in Chemistry, Cheminformatics or Physics
~ Experience using molecular modelling or cheminformatics software
~ Track record of scientific publications
~ Knowledge of the Qt application and UI framework
~ Experience in cross-platform development for the Linux and Windows OSs
Nice to have
MS or BS in Computer Science or Chemistry, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Django framework
Knowledge of Queues (e.g: Redis)
Experience with AWS/GCP and cloud infrastructures
Experience of Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and AI
Research Software Developer
Responsibilities
Research new algorithms and incorporate them into existing Molecular Discovery Software
Develop new solutions to scientific problems using new and existing code
Work with Molecular Modellers and Product Management to implement their ideas
Requirements
PhD in Chemistry, Cheminformatics or Physics
Experience using molecular modelling