Fullstack Lead Application Engineer

Trinity Life Sciences

$160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Agile development within fast-paced teams
  • Full stack development with proficiency in Typescript/Node.js APIs, Python, React, and SQL (preferably PostgreSQL)
  • Proficiency with tools like Claude Code, Copilot, and Cursor
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for enterprise codebases
  • Demonstrated success in launching and scaling impactful software applications
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Build, release, and iteratively enhance new products that meet user requirements
  • Take ownership of product verticals, aligning with Engineering leadership
  • Manage timelines and technical approaches for new product features
  • Establish and maintain quality assurance practices, including testing
  • Support design and development of AI-powered agents for life sciences
  • Serve as a resource and expert for junior team members

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to mentorship from seasoned engineering and technology leaders
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the life sciences
  • Potential for an annual discretionary performance bonus
Full Job Description
Hybrid (NYC or Waltham)

We are seeking a full stack Lead Application Engineer to join Trinity's dynamic software development team in enabling novel applications that are revolutionizing the life sciences commercial model through technology and AI.

Trinity's product development efforts are focused on creating transformative products that address our biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients' most challenging problems in commercializing novel therapeutics. Our solutions are shaped in conjunction with Trinity's expert strategic advisors, who are thought leaders shaping the industry's trajectory. Our team has a culture of high-velocity and high-quality work, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment where curiosity and innovation is highly valued.

The ideal candidate is a highly technical, hands-on developer with a passion for new technologies and a willingness to take ownership of their work product and timelines, including constantly learning about the latest advancements and new technologies.

This individual will be expected to exhibit a high degree of autonomy and creative problem solving in their work, but will also have access to guidance and mentorship from engineering and technology leaders with experience across both start-ups and larger organizations.

Position Responsibilities

Build, release, and iterate on new products/features that meet user requirements in collaboration with Product, UI/UX, and Data Science:
  • Take ownership in building and/or refining a vertical of the technology product, setting direction in alignment with Engineering leadership
  • Demonstrate self-sufficiency in scoping, managing timelines, and deciding the technical approach for multi-faceted new product features
  • Build a strong quality assurance practice that includes manual and automated testing
  • Support the design and development of AI-powered agents and agentic workflows for life sciences use cases
  • Serve as a go to expert for more junior team members and peers


Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, or equivalent practical experience

Work Experience:
  • Serve as a go to expert for more junior team members and peers

Other Qualifications:
  • Agile development experience in fast-paced team environments
  • Full stack development abilities, including experience with the following:
    • Typescript/Node.js APIs (must-have)
    • Python
    • React (TSX, CSS)
    • SQL and ORMs (ideally PostgreSQL)
  • Proficiency with tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor for agentic programming
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting and debugging enterprise codebases
  • A track record of success in developing, launching, and scaling impactful software applications in past/current work experience
  • Passion for emerging technologies, database architecture, and knowledge of engineering best practices
  • Strong communication, analytical and presentation skills; Ability to build credibility with cross-functional teams through clear and detailed communication of technical concepts, and ability to shape ambiguity
  • Team player who is committed to team success and is willing to help fill gaps that arise


Trinity's salary bands account for a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is a minimum of $160,000. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

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