[R-jobs] Scientific Programmer job
Mike Kellen
m|ke@ke||en @end|ng |rom @@geb@@e@org
Mon Apr 1 17:22:56 CEST 2013
Software Engineer / Scientific Programmer
Do you want to change how scientists approach basic and clinical life
science research and change how pharmaceutical companies develop cures for
diseases? Sage Bionetworks <http://www.sagebase.org/> is a medical research
organization dedicated to building advanced predictive models of human
diseases. Our primary objectives are two-fold: to build and support an
open access platform and databases for building innovative new dynamic
disease models; and to interconnect scientists as contributors to evolving,
integrated networks of biological data. See our recent feature in the
Seattle Times<http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2017392286_pacificpsage12.html>for
more information.
We currently have an opening for a Software Engineer to join the team
responsible for the design, creation, testing, and deployment of the Synapse
software infrastructure <http://synapse.sagebase.org/>. The Synapse system will
provide scalable access to clinical genomics data and compute resources to
scientists at Sage and around the world. This is an opportunity to work on
a software platform with significant impact on human health research, and
to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. The position will
focus on the development of Synapse���s client-side integrations with data
analysis tools like R and Python. Ability to work on cross-functional
teams supporting scientific end users in the use of Sage informatics tools
is expected.
*Requirements*
��� BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
��� Experience building, shipping, and supporting commercial or academic
software products with significant user bases. Proven experience developing
new products in rapidly changing engineering environment strongly preferred.
��� Versatile and strong programming skills with the ability to work
with a variety of programming languages, with a focus on R, Python, and Java
��� Strong understanding object oriented design and programming, and
design patterns
��� Experience developing software tools used by scientific user
communities. Background in data analysis, machine learning, and statistics
is highly beneficial. However, the position is a software-engineering
focused position designed to develop tools and support a scientific user
base, not a scientific research position.
��� Experience with one or more of the following:
��� Bioinformatics / genomics data and use cases
��� Machine learning / statistics / data analysis
��� Ability to rapidly assess and integrate new software technologies
into a complete solution
��� Experience with
��� Unix/Linux
��� N-tier enterprise software architectures
��� Relational database systems and SQL
��� Web Services
��� Practical agile development lifecycle experience. Familiarity with
software development tools (Eclipse, Jira Studio, Maven, Git etc.)
��� Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
��� Ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment, and collaborate
on evolving research projects
��� Self-starter with the ability to multitask
��� Experience with one or more of the following desirable:
��� Cloud Computing Infrastructures especially AWS, SaaS architectures
��� Open source software development
Sage offers a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation
benefits, to bring the right talent to the team. To apply, please forward
your CV and cover letter to: sw.jobs using sagebase.org.
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Michael Kellen, Ph.D.
Director, Technology Platform and Services
Sage Bionetworks
206-667-1118
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