RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and manage the sequence data from next-generation sequencers that supports genomic and bio-energy research science across the world
• Work with large scale data and with large scale pipeline and processing problems
• Work with petabyte range file and tape systems
• Have access to some of the fastest computers in the world for computationally intensive projects

• Develop and maintain KBase facing Genome Portal UI code.
• Help maintain the software systems that support the data transfer between JGI and KBase.
• Will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of extensions to JGI's high-throughput data management systems.
• Will be responsible for developing customer facing web pages.
• Analyze the impact of process, hardware or software changes on production line performance.
• Implement sequence data management-specific user interfaces and reports.
• 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.
• Provide responsive support for new and existing sequence data management systems, including: prompt resolution of processing errors, software bugs, as well as resolution of custom user and data retrieval requests.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and data management problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related scientific or technical field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of five years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript.
• Demonstrated experience with database programming and interfaces, preferably in MySQL or Oracle.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux or Unix.
• Experience developing web user interfaces.
• 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 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.

PREFERENCES

• Demonstrated experience with the following: Python, JavaScript, Git/Bitbucket
• Demonstrated experience in providing support for production software systems.
• Experience with high performance, parallel computing, and/or grid engines.
• Experience with Agile and Test Driven development methodologies.
• Experience with designing and utilizing RESTful services.
• Demonstrated expertise creating systems and software for processing large volumes of data.

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