Position Description

The Software Engineer will provide comprehensive computer support for the BPF NGS Genomics Core Facility within the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. The role includes developing informatics pipelines for data processing and analysis, managing software releases, and maintaining integrations between the HMS high-performance compute (HPC) cluster and a commercial Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This position will also involve assisting lab members to troubleshoot experiments by retrieving relevant data from the LIMS and related data repositories. Software development tasks will span front-end web development, backend Java development, and distributed Python projects within a high-performance computing environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain informatics pipelines for data processing and analysis.
• Ensure integration and smooth operation between HPC cluster pipelines and LIMS.
• Provide technical support by assisting lab members with data retrieval and troubleshooting.
• Develop software projects, ranging from front-end web development to backend Java development, and distributed Python tasks.
• Manage software releases and maintain robust version control practices.
• Collaborate with researchers and other lab members to understand requirements and design technical solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Working Conditions

Primarily home office or work office at HMS. Occassionally will need to enter lab to work directly on instrument computers within the core lab.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Passion for learning and quickly applying new technologies.
• 5+ years of experience in software development preferred
• Fluency in Java and familiarity with Eclipse IDE.
• Full stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency with HTML, JavaScript, JSP, SQL, and Python.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with technology stacks such as Struts2, Spring, and Hibernate. Database design experience, particularly with Oracle. 
• Proficiency in version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience with Java build systems and DevOps tools (Maven, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills to gather requirements and collaborate on system design with clients.
• Experience with developing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Knowledge of bioinformatics tools.
• Experience with testing, quality assurance, and debugging.
• Familiarity with web and application servers (e.g., Apache, Tomcat, IIS).

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values  
  https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.