Assistant Manager – Full Stack Developer, R&D; Technology

About C5i

C5i is a global AI, Analytics and Data company that helps organizations turn complex business challenges into measurable impact. We combine advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, data engineering and deep industry expertise — delivered by multidisciplinary teams across technology, data science, analytics and consulting — to enable faster, better decision-making.

With a strong focus on innovation, C5i builds proprietary AI-powered solutions, accelerators and platforms, and works with leading global organizations across Healthcare & Life Sciences, Banking, Retail, Consumer Goods, Technology, Media and Manufacturing to scale AI and analytics into meaningful business outcomes.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Full Stack Developer to join C5i's technology team on a strategic engagement with a leading global pharmaceutical client. The role sits within a central technology capability supporting R&D; and Clinical Operations, building modern, scalable applications in React and Next.js, and using Generative AI / AI-assisted development (“vibe coding”) to accelerate delivery.

You'll work closely with C5i and client stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into high-quality, production-ready applications — a role suited to someone who enjoys hands-on building, modern development practices, experimenting with AI-powered coding tools, and delivering in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop and maintain full-stack web applications supporting R&D; and Clinical Operations use cases.
- Build responsive, scalable front-end interfaces using React and Next.js, and backend services and APIs using Next.js and related modern web technologies.
- Design integrations, authentication and application services around REST APIs. Work with enterprise data sources such as Databricks and Snowflake via pre-built queries, APIs or data services,- ing basic SQL and data/analytics understanding.
- Collaborate with C5i teams and client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional applications.
- Leverage GenAI-assisted development (“vibe coding”)



— including effective prompt engineering, context management and token optimization — to accelerate prototyping and delivery.
- Review, validate, debug and optimize AI-generated code to ensure it meets production-quality engineering standards.
- Participate across the full lifecycle: solution design, development, testing, deployment and production support.
- Troubleshoot application and integration issues across frontend, backend and data-consumption layers.
- Work in an agile environment with frequent/weekly releases, collaborating with globally distributed C5i and client teams, including teams in UK/European time zones.
- Quickly learn new technologies, frameworks and client-specific platforms as the technology capability evolves.

Required Skills & Experience Full Stack Development — Mandatory

- 6–8 years of hands-on full-stack development experience, with strong expertise in React and Next.js.
- Solid understanding of full-stack architecture — UI, backend services, APIs and application logic — and modern web application design.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working with system integrations.
- Working knowledge of authentication, security, application performance and deployment practices.
- Ability to independently code, debug, test and deploy applications, with a strong grasp of the SDLC and modern engineering practices.

GenAI / Vibe Coding — Important

- Hands-on experience using Generative AI coding assistants / vibe-coding approaches for application development, including prompt engineering, context management and token optimization.
- Ability to give AI coding tools effective context and instructions to generate application components.
- Ability to review, validate,



debug and improve AI-generated code — not simply accept it — grounded in strong software engineering fundamentals.
- Curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging AI-powered development methodologies.

Data & Analytics — Basic Requirement

- Basic SQL proficiency and a working understanding of data and analytics concepts.
- Ability to work with data from platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake via pre-built queries, APIs or data services.

Life Sciences / R&D; — Preferred

- Experience working with Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences clients is highly preferred.
- Exposure to R&D;, Clinical Operations or Clinical Development environments, and familiarity with R&D; technology/data ecosystems, is an advantage.
- Experience with clinical or R&D; technology platforms more broadly is a plus.

Key Competencies

- Hands-on engineering mindset with a genuine passion for building applications, backed by solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working end-to-end across frontend and backend technologies, and able to take ownership of delivery independently.
- Ability to effectively leverage AI tools while maintaining strong engineering judgment.
- Ability to translate between business requirements and technical implementation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with short development cycles, frequent releases, and evolving tools and approaches.
- Willingness to overlap with UK/global working hours when required.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTIFICATION

We (C5i) do not charge/accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview. If you meet our position requirements and can see yourself at C5i, we invite you to apply by e-mailing your resume and cover letter to us at [email protected]. Please include the job title in your subject line. We do not accept any hiring requests on phone.

Please note that the hiring process at C5i is based purely on merit. If you are applying via any third-party recruitment site or agency, ensure that no monetary transaction is involved in the application/selection process.

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