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# Applications System Analyst

- **Company:** The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $159,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Information Engineering, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, NumPy, Scientific Computating, SciPy, Jupyter, Pandas, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mdanderson.org/about/apply

## About the Role

* Required: Bachelor's Degree
 * Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Data Science degree., * Required: 5 years Experience in epic software, domain, analysis, design, project management, or programming.
 * May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
 * Preferred: At least 5 years of software development experience, strong expertise in Python development, data analysis, data engineering, and scientific computing. Experience with Python libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, and related data science tools.

## Description

The Senior Applications Systems Analyst position is responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, deployment, and support of data-driven applications, analytics platforms, and research systems. The role focuses on developing secure, scalable solutions for data collection, processing, integration, analysis, and reporting, while supporting complex research and business requirements. This position works closely with stakeholders to define system objectives, analyze requirements, and implement innovative solutions using modern software engineering and data science practices. The incumbent also serves as a mentor, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members.

To be successful in this position, the individual must possess strong expertise in Python development, data analysis, data engineering, and scientific computing. Experience with Python libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, and related data science tools is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in Linux environments, using command-line interfaces (CLI), container technologies such as Docker, and modern development workflows. Experience with relational databases, cloud platforms, API development, version control, and automated deployment processes is also important. Familiarity with research, healthcare, or large-scale data platforms and experience working in agile development environments would be considered assets. This position may also be asked to serve as a technical lead or product owner., This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.


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