"Full-Stack Software Developer"

Position Description

Full-Stack Software Developer

Job Category
Fulltime Regular

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Exempt

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

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Job Summary

The Alliance of Genome Resources project (www.AllianceGenome.org) seeks a full-stack software developer to assist in creation of the software infrastructure for harmonized information about model organisms (yeast, C. elegans, fruit flies, zebrafish, mouse, rat). The individual will work in a nimble team to develop new software and will be involved in many computational aspects of the project.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate with biocurators and senior software developers to design and implement data models and a database for genomic data integration. (30%)
• Develop and maintain an open-source bioinformatics platform as part of the Alliance of Genome Resources initiative including APIs. (30%)
• Contribute to software development lifecycle activities including coding and testing. (30%)
• Documents software and makes it public. (5%)
• Supervise summer students on programming tasks (5%)

Basic Qualifications

• BS in computer science, bioinformatics, or engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in computer science or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with React/Node JS and with Java.
• Basic familiarity with Docker and container-based deployments.
• Insist on SCM (via Git and Github).
• Passionate about issue tracking.
• Basic web design skills.
• Clear and responsive communication skills via Slack, email, and even voice.
• Ability to work independently and as team member

Required Documents

• Resume.
• Cover letter.

Hiring Range

$83,200 - $105,000 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.