Bioinformatics Full-Stack Developer

The bioinformatics full-stack developer is responsible for building and maintaining a digital bridge between frontend user-facing applications and backend bioinformatics pipelines. This position will oversee the delivery of high-quality software capable of analyzing nucleotide sequence data to produce actionable and user-friendly reports. The ideal candidate will be prepared to oversee and contribute to the development of an integrated software stack for characterization of DNA sequencing data on local hardware systems., * Work with a team to develop and test full-stack software for analysis and interpretation of whole genome sequencing data, including front and back-end software components.

• Implement and test data processing workflows and automated analysis pipelines. Optimize reproducible software pipelines that produce consistent, standardized results.
• Oversee workflow bench marking and testing, identifying inconsistencies and resolving issues.
• Contribute to management of computing hardware, operational logistics, and data warehousing.
• Contribute to the preparation of standard operating procedures, document source code/workflows, and write reports to summarize computational requirements, processing status, and customized analysis results.
• Communicate and interact regularly with project team members and stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency working in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Advanced proficiency using version control software (e.g., Git) to manage programming code.
• Advanced proficiency with C++.
• Proficiency in developing software user interfaces.
• Proficiency with open-source software, tools, and databases for analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
• Proficiency with at least one programming or run-time interpreted programming language.
• Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience managing a development project including multiple teams.
• Familiarity with issue and project tracking software.
• Skilled at time and priority management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Preferred: Proficiency with Python.
• Preferred: proficiency with R, RMarkdown, and the “tidyverse” tools for data analysis.
• Preferred: Experience with NextFlow, SnakeMake, or similar workflow/pipeline management systems.
• Preferred: Proficiency working with and developing using containerization technology.
• Preferred: Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure cloud computing.

Education/Experience:

• Required: 5+ years of previous work experience in a full-stack developer role
• Required: BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field
• Preferred: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field
• Preferred: Experience managing and analyzing large-scale datasets produced by DNA sequencing platforms and delivering solutions for managing, visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting genomic data

Clearance:

• This position requires that the candidate be willing and able to complete a successful background screening for a security clearance. Candidates with a current security clearance will receive preference.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serve as a task leader within one or more projects.

Working Conditions/ Equipment:

• Ability to work in varying conditions to include traditional office environments with extended sedentary periods required for code development and testing.