SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use IT and scientific computing to drive computational analysis of scientific data sets across a variety of biomedical science domains at the National Institutes of Health, often by adapting algorithms to fit research analysis needs.
• Collaboratively develop software applications using a variety of programming languages.
• Develop and maintain extensions for a MediaWiki-based platform.
• Need to be well-rounded and adaptable to a small team environment, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Conduct unit- and integration-tests to achieve acceptable software quality.
• Decompose high-level scientific and user requirements into functional requirements.
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Responsible for version control / documentation of artifacts produced through approved procedures and protocols.
• Work closely with technical project leadership and client to plan, develop, and deliver system modernization, enhancement, and operations and maintenance capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant professional experience in variety of biomedical informatics development and computational analysis (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience working with scientific or engineering data
• Position requires a variety of software development skills - including database skills in PostgreSQL and/or Oracle, as well as knowledge of multiple programming languages (more than one of the following): Python, Java, PHP, Perl, R, etc.
• Experience working in a Unix or Linux environment
• Proficiency in object-oriented and responsive web design
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational database products. Working knowledge of SQL design and/or NoSQL database technologies is a plus.
• Hands on experience with additional tools such as - Subversion (SVN), PHPUnit, Selenium, Lucene, and/or Ant

• Strong problem identification and analytical skills
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create and deliver clear reports and documentation

PREFERENCES

• Experience working in small teams in a research, analytical, or engineering environment preferred.
• Knowledge of computational biology and bioinformatics, especially in the area of proteomics, is a plus.
• Working knowledge of PHP, JavaScript (jQuery/AJAX), HTML5 and XML
• Degree in computer science, information systems, bioinformatics, engineering, or science is preferred.

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