Senior Software Engineer
Merck
Senior Software Engineer
Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team in Prague. As a member of the APEX team, you will be responsible for developing various web applications with a focus on AI use-cases for our business within the pharmaceutical company. You will be working in a cross-functional agile team and contribute to architecture, prototyping, and development, and strive for successful delivery of quality solutions.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate within a cross-functional agile team to develop applicationsWrite clean, efficient, and reusable code using TypeScript and / or PythonParticipate in technical discussions, code reviews, and contribute ideas for improving the application's architecture, scalability, and performanceStay updated with the latest software engineering patterns and principles to continuously improve the applicationWork closely with product owners, UX designers and other functions to deliver high-quality software QualificationsStrong knowledge of software engineering principles and best practicesProficiency in TypeScript (JS) or PythonSolid experience with React, HTML, and CSS for front-end developmentExperience with AWS/Azure and TerraformExperience with Docker (Kubernetes is a big plus)Excellent communication and teamwork skillsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environmentUnderstanding of DevOps principles and experience with GitHub (GH Actions is a big plus)Understanding of secure software development principlesFlexibility and willingness to learn new / different technology skillsExperience with and active usage of developer AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot / Claude Code / Cursor / Kiro / etc.)Understanding and experience with Spec-driven Development is a plusWhat we offerExciting work in a great team, global projects, international environmentOpportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globallyHybrid working model, flexible role patternCompetitive salary & incentive payPension and health insurance contributionsInternal reward system and referral scheme5 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 contributionCafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport CardVodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmesUp-to-date laptop and iPhoneParking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job! Required Skills:Agile Methodology, Agile Team Practices, Application Architecture Design, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, DevOps Architecture, Engineering Software, GitHub, Kubernetes, Prototyping, Quality Management, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration, Teamwork, Testing, Web Development, Web PagePreferred Skills:Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aJob Posting End Date:09/5/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Locations
- CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five)
Skills Required
- software engineering principlesintermediate
- TypeScriptintermediate
- Reactintermediate
- AWS/Azureintermediate
- Dockerintermediate
- GitHubintermediate
- and active usage of developer AI toolsintermediate
- Spec-driven Development is a plusintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices (experience)
- Proficiency in TypeScript (JS) or Python (experience)
- Solid experience with React, HTML, and CSS for front-end development (experience)
- Experience with AWS/Azure and Terraform (experience)
- Experience with Docker (Kubernetes is a big plus) (experience)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment (experience)
- Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with GitHub (GH Actions is a big plus) (experience)
- Understanding of secure software development principles (experience)
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new / different technology skills (experience)
- Experience with and active usage of developer AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot / Claude Code / Cursor / Kiro / etc.) (experience)
- Understanding and experience with Spec-driven Development is a plus (experience)
- Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices (experience)
- Proficiency in TypeScript (JS) or Python (experience)
- Solid experience with React, HTML, and CSS for front-end development (experience)
- Experience with AWS/Azure and Terraform (experience)
- Experience with Docker (Kubernetes is a big plus) (experience)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment (experience)
- Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with GitHub (GH Actions is a big plus) (experience)
- Understanding of secure software development principles (experience)
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new / different technology skills (experience)
- Experience with and active usage of developer AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot / Claude Code / Cursor / Kiro / etc.) (experience)
- Understanding and experience with Spec-driven Development is a plus (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Employees apply HERE (experience)
- Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a cross-functional agile team to develop applications
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using TypeScript and / or Python
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and contribute ideas for improving the application's architecture, scalability, and performance
- Stay updated with the latest software engineering patterns and principles to continuously improve the application
- Work closely with product owners, UX designers and other functions to deliver high-quality software
- Collaborate within a cross-functional agile team to develop applications
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using TypeScript and / or Python
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and contribute ideas for improving the application's architecture, scalability, and performance
- Stay updated with the latest software engineering patterns and principles to continuously improve the application
- Work closely with product owners, UX designers and other functions to deliver high-quality software
Benefits
- general: Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
- general: Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
- general: Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
- general: Competitive salary & incentive pay
- general: Pension and health insurance contributions
- general: Internal reward system and referral scheme
- general: 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
- general: Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
- general: Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes
- general: Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
- general: Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
- general: Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!
- general: Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!
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