Lead Software Engineer, User Experience (UX) Engineering

The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing the technological landscape of GSK, specifically focusing on the design, delivery, and ongoing support of state-of-the-art data-driven applications. This role requires a blend of leadership and hands-on technical expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance applications tailored to meet the unique needs of our scientific user base. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements, designing scalable and efficient application architectures, and ensuring the integration of cutting-edge data analytics and tools. The role demands a proactive approach to staying abreast of the latest technological advancements in application development and software engineering practices, ensuring that our applications not only meet current demands but are also forward compatible with emerging scientific and technological trends.Key responsibilities for the Lead Software Engineer, User Experience (UX) Engineering include:Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of full-stack, data-driven, cloud applications that serve our scientific community.Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all applications and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them.Operate and support applications deployed in a production environment.Take loosely defined mock-ups and producing rapid MVPs through to production-grade experiences.Mentor junior engineers to develop their technical skills and interpersonal skills.Champion standards and the development of quality software through test automation and best software engineering practices.Work with product teams on product roadmaps and developing end user requirements.Drives a culture of innovation, transparency, and trust.Operate within a qualified environment with a patient-first mentality.Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:PhD + 2 years, Masters + 4 years, or Bachelors + 6 yearsExperience in front-end technologies: JavaScript, Typescript, React.js, Angular.js or similar.Experience with API development using technologies and standards like REST/GraphQL/GRPC or similarKnowledge of one or more common web backend languages: e.g., Python, Scala, Java, JavaScript (Node.js)Experience in an open-source web framework preferably implemented in JS, TypeScript, Python, Java, Scala, or similar.Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:Developing and deploying applications in a cloud environment like Google Cloud (preferred), AWS, AzureExperience in an open-source web framework preferably implemented in JS, TypeScript, Python, Java, Scala, or similar.Experience with Authentication & Authorization Mechanisms e.g OAuth2Application experience of CI/CD implementations using git and a common CI/CD stack (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab, Azure DevOps)Experience with modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools, metrics / monitoring, )Experience in agile software development and common environments such as Jira and ConfluenceKnowledge of database modeling, database concepts and SQLExperience with data visualization frameworks like D3.js, Plotly, Matplotlib, or similar