RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Design, implement, test, and deploy extensions to the existing sequence data management systems, as well as new versions of these systems.
•  Incorporate new versions of third-party software into the JGI's sequence data management systems.
•  Implement sequence data management-specific user interfaces and reports and provide additional support for new sequencing platforms and technologies as needed.
•  Provide responsive customer support for new and existing sequence data management systems, including: prompt resolution of data entry errors, resolution of software malfunctions and other system needs and resolution of custom user and data retrieval requests.
•  Apply analytical skills and creativity to solve problems of moderate scope.
•  Follow prescribed practices for software version control, testing, and release engineering.
•  Communicate regularly with customers and supervisory staff about plans, designs, and progress.
•  Provide status updates in regular team meetings, and coordinate development work with other members of the Sequence Data Management team and (when appropriate) Sequencing Informatics group.

•  Stay current with new sequencing technologies.
•  Train biologists and other lab staff on how to use sequence data management systems.
•  Analyze the impact of process, hardware or software changes on production line performance.

•  Work at a higher level of independence and responsibilities in carrying out assignments.
•  Develop and implement substantial, known or novel, computational methods to improve the capabilities and output of the group.
•  Troubleshoot more complex systems and data management problems.

REQUIREMENTS

•  B.S. in Computer Science or a related scientific or technical field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of two years related experience.
•  Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Perl.
•  Demonstrated experience with database programming and interfaces, preferably in MySQL or Oracle.
•  Demonstrated success designing and implementing systems and software in a scientific or technical environment, e.g., University, National Laboratory, corporate R&D center or automated manufacturing facility.
•  Full life-cycle software development experience with the ability to work with scientific and administrative customers to define needs and priorities
•  Ability to apply analytical skills and creativity to solve moderately complex software and data management problems.
•  Effective time management, organization, and planning skills.
•  Talent for working well under short deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

•  Demonstrated experience with the following: JavaScript, Perl/CGI, CVS, Git.
•  Demonstrated experience in providing support for production software systems.
•  Experience with high performance and/or parallel computing.
•  Experience developing web-based GUI.
•  Experience working with scientific users.
•  Experience working with bioinformatics tools and/or analysis techniques, ideally with next-generation sequencing platforms.

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related field with a minimum of five years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MS degree is preferred.
•  Demonstrated expertise creating systems and software for processing large volumes of data.
•  Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and data management problems.

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