Genomic Software Engineer Lead

Job Summary

Directly responsible for the development and deployment of one or more software applications supporting the management, processing, and analysis of genomic data. Provides support as a consultant and collaborator to bioinformatics scientists and software engineering teams and as a mentor to other engineers. Applications may include :

• databases, data warehouses, and knowledgebases
• user-driven workflow and analysis systems
• genomic data annotation and interpretation services
• genomic data processing pipelines

Job Duties

Provides technical leadership in bioinformatics software engineering.

Gathers requirements and designs software solutions for maximizing the value of genomic data.

Manages the software development lifecycle for assigned projects.

Contributes directly to software development and oversees the work of direct reports or matrixed team members.

Mentors other engineers.

Serves as a resource for bioinformatics expertise and collaborates with bioinformatics scientists and others to translate ideas into production software solutions.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Python, Ruby or a similar modern scripting language

Database design and implementation

Developing user-driven web applications and APIs

Genomic data and related analytical tools, particularly NGS data

Experience with clinical human genetics data preferred

Experience in a regulated healthcare (CAP, CLIA, NY, FDA, etc.) or similar environment preferred

Experience with cloud software development (AWS or similar) preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 7 years-Relevant experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.