Build and improve software that supports OncoKB cancer genomics research and clinical care in a hybrid role in New York.

Design comprehensive system architectures that enable scalability and ongoing evolution of the OncoKB platform
Work closely with the Lead Software Engineer and multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, scientists, and clinicians
Create and enhance front-end and back-end applications supporting genomic analysis, content curation, and clinical annotation workflows
Support continued growth of the OncoKB website, API, and underlying database infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues in a fast-paced environment
Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across the team

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience via a coding bootcamp and professional development
Minimum 4 years of full-stack web development experience
Experience building and supporting production-level software applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Interest in learning about cancer biology, genomics, and precision medicine applications

JavaScript/TypeScript
React, HTML, CSS
Server-side development experience with one or more: Go, Java, C#, C++, Python
Relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
Git/GitHub or similar source control systems
Full-stack application architecture and development
Systems design and software troubleshooting

Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development
Experience with Kubernetes and/or AWS cloud environments
Coursework or professional experience in biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
Interest in server-side rendered web development; experience with or willingness to learn Datastar
Interest in Go development as the platform evolves toward new Go-based services

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Bioinformatics Software Engineer III, OncoKB

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