Full-Stack Software Developer

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Job Summary

The Alliance of Genome Resources 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

EEO Statement

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

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

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