RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, test, and deploy extensions to the existing sequence data management systems, as well as new versions of these systems. This includes:
• * The incorporation of new versions of third-party software into the JGI's sequence data management systems;
• * The addition of support for new sequencing platforms and technologies;
• * and if needed, the implementation of sequence data management-specific user interfaces and reports.
• Provide responsive customer support for new and existing sequence data management systems, including:
• * Assisting users with the prompt resolution of data entry errors;
• * Resolution of software malfunctions and other system needs;
• * The resolution of custom user and data retrieval requests; and
• * Possible weekend support of the production sequencing line.
• 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.
• Apply analytical skills and creativity to solve diverse and challenging problems.

• Mentor and cross-train other team members in software development and design.
• 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.

• 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 the following programming languages: 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.
• 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: Ruby (with or without Rails), Java, JavaScript, Perl/CGI, CVS, Subversion.
• 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 involved next-generation sequencing platforms.

HOW TO APPLY

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