RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, test, and deploy extensions to, and new versions of, the Sequencing Process Systems. This includes:
  
  • Configure and develop the JGI's Laboratory Information Management System.
  • Design, implement, and test associated secondary systems;
  • Design, implement, and test the web services used to connect to the rest of the JGI's Integrated Tracking System; and
  • If needed, implementation of reports for users.
•  Provide responsive customer support for new and existing sequencing process systems, including:
  
  • Assist users with the prompt resolution of data entry errors;
  • Resolve software malfunctions and other system needs;
  • Resolve custom user and data retrieval requests; and
  • Possible weekend technical support when needed.
•  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 Sequencing Process Support 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 production process support systems.
•  Analyze the impact of process, hardware or software changes on production line performance.

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 the following: Java, JBoss
•  Demonstrated experience with database programming and interfaces, preferably in Oracle
•  Full life-cycle software development experience with the ability to work with scientific and administrative customers to define needs and priorities
•  Ability to effectively learn and apply new technology concepts to troubleshoot and solve problems and challenges of a diverse scope
•  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: Groovy, Tomcat, Apache, JavaScript, Jasper Reports or similar reporting framework, Perl or Ruby, Subversion or other version control software
• Demonstrated experience in providing support for production software systems
•  Experience developing web-based GUIs
•  Experience working with scientific users
•  Experience working with bioinformatics tools and/or analysis techniques, ideally involving next-generation sequencing platforms

HOW TO APPLY

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