Job Description

Company Description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with about 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.


At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.


We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

We're looking for an AI Engineer to join our growing Process Improvement team. If you're interested in AI solutions development and would like to further enhance your engineering skillset in a global company, then PSI might be the right choice for you.

Full-time, office-based in Bangalore, India

Fixed-term contract, might be prolonged to permanent upon mutual agreement



You will:

Architect, design, build, and maintain full-stack applications (web and desktop) using modern stacks (React, Next.js, Python, C#). Develop APIs, data models, workflows, and backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django) or optionally C#. Work with PostgreSQL (and SQL generally) to design database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure reliability. Write performant queries and manage schemas with PostgreSQL and SQL. Integrate with cloud-native services on Azure (Azure App Services, Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB, Pipelines). Work in Linux environments to set up local environments, scripts, services, and troubleshooting tools. Create Docker containerized services, manage CI/CD pipelines through Azure Pipelines. Use Jira (or Atlassian ecosystem) for issue tracking and Agile sprint execution. Produce documentation and system diagrams: architecture, data flows, README files, onboarding guides. Mentor other engineers, participate in code reviews, and support design decisions.

Qualifications

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline Minimum 5 years' experience in software development Cloud / Azure: Proven real-world experience with Azure (App Services, Pipelines, OpenAI or AI services) Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL (schema design, tuning, policies, migrations). Languages & Frameworks: + Advanced Python backend development (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.)
+ React and TypeScript frontend development (Next.js, preferably with ShadCN/UI or similar design systems)
+ Experience with Authentication and Callbacks
Docker / Containerization: Experience building and deploying container-based services CI/CD: Hands?on experience with Azure Pipelines in production environments. + Creating Azure Test Plans
+ Creating Azure Test Pipelines
+ Creating Azure Build Pipelines
Project Tracking: Experience using Jira for Agile development workflows. System Design & Documentation: Able to produce detailed design documents, readmes, API specs, and architecture diagrams. Security: Background working with security-first or compliance-regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, or government)

Plus:

Experience integrating AI/GenAI models or services (e.g. Azure OpenAI, LLMs, vector DBs, RAG workflows) Experience in enterprise CI/CD governance and change control. Prior roles collaborating with data science teams or AI research groups in an agile delivery context

Additional Information

About Us

PSI is a passionate, organically grown, and award-winning full-service CRO who dares to be different. As a dynamic and global company, we bring together more than 3000 driven and dedicated experts across 60 countries working collectively to help make a positive impact on patient lives.

How are we different?

PSI is privately owned by the very people who founded the company 30 years ago, and they're still working here today. As a result, we have grown organically around the globe and have kept our company fully independent, giving us significant advantages and freedoms.

Being a Part of the Team

As a part of the PSI team, you will have a fair degree of ownership and autonomy to make nuanced country-and department-specific adjustments while nurturing the global PSI culture that unites us across six continents.


You will receive continuous support from your global peers and join a fast-paced, innovative, and results-oriented working environment with lean communication lines. We pride ourselves on being approachable, receptive to new ideas, and open to feedback.

Growth Opportunities

PSI is proud to invest in our people, from entry-level team members to senior leaders, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.