The Knowledge Systems Group (KSG) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Software Engineer to help build open-source software to enable precision cancer medicine.
The Software Engineer is an exceptional candidate who in addition to software experience has an interest in applying their skills to tackling problems in human health. We operate at the crossroads of cancer genomics software and medicine. Our platforms are focused on mining of cancer genomic data sets matching patients to clinical trials and building cloud-based infrastructure for sharing of genomics and immunologic data.
This position is fully remote with flexibility to come onsite if desired. Please note that any qualified candidates must reside in MA RI or NH.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute we work every day to create an innovative caring and inclusive environment where every patient family and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you we encourage you to apply.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required. Masters Degree a plus.
- 2+ years of software development experience preferably in Python and/or Java.
- Experience developing web-services.
- Working knowledge of SQL relational and non-relational databases.
- Strong interest in contributing to biological research with clinical applications.
- Experience with containerization of software (e.g. Docker Kubernetes etc.)
- Experience with modern software development technologies including distributed versioning systems continuous integration and Agile programming practices.
The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask is a must.
Desirable skills
Any of the following would be significant plusses: Cloud computing experience e.g. Azure Amazon Google Compute or Digital Ocean. Any cloud devop framework experience such as Kubernetes. Significant experience in systems integration. Experience with pipeline development and automation. Significant experience in DB design and SQL.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin sexual orientation genetic information disability age ancestry military service protected veteran status or other groups as protected by law.
