App Programmer/Analyst Assoc

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Job posting number: #7274366

Posted: August 21, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Summary
The Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan) is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer in the Division of Diagnostic Genetics & Genomics (DGG) to support its dual missions of clinical testing and genomics research.

You will work on innovative projects that enhance the delivery of precision medicine at scale, and build software applications that handle vast amounts of data from comprehensive genomic profiling and high-throughput sequencing. You will join a team of researchers, bioinformaticians, and clinicians, with a goal to build the informatics infrastructure in support of genomic medicine at U-M. We are seeking ambitious and motivated individuals to bring new genomic capabilities from concept to production, tackling engineering challenges at both the analytics and display layers. This position offers the chance to develop and maintain high-impact applications, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack development, bioinformatics, and cloud computing. If you?re excited about making a real difference in healthcare through technology.

This opportunity is perfect for software engineers aiming to further their expertise in data engineering, machine learning, and application development, as well as exposure to human and cancer genomics. In this role you will become the data infrastructure lead for a research project focusing on building data resources to support a national rare cancer genomics platform.

Michigan Medicine, located in the vibrant city of Ann Arbor, is a world-renowned academic medical center and healthcare provider affiliated with the University of Michigan. As an employer, Michigan Medicine offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering innovation, excellence, and collaboration across various disciplines. Employees benefit from access to cutting-edge research, professional development opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to improving patient care. The city's lively cultural scene, top-rated schools, and picturesque surroundings contribute to an exceptional quality of life. Ann Arbor was recently ranked #1 on Forbes list of the 10 Most Educated Cities, #6 on USA Today?s list of best cities for well- being, and #13 on Livability.com list of the 100 best cities in which to live.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Develop and support a range of genomics software applications, including data processing pipelines and web frontends.
Focus on full-stack development, with an emphasis on data engineering and responsive front-end interfaces.
Transition existing and new workloads from on-prem infrastructure to major cloud providers (Azure, GCP, AWS).
Develop and incorporate machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into genomics applications to improve their utility and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly solutions.
Promote best practices in software development, participate in code reviews, and write documentation to support an agile development cycle at the DGG.
Required Qualifications*
A passion for learning and a willingness to take on new challenges.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Can do attitude with strong independent problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Python and experience with full-stack development (front-end and back-end).
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Experience with version control using Git and team-based software development.
One to two years systems analysis/programming activities in a business environment.
Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time.
Desired Qualifications*
Interests at the intersection of healthcare, big data, and machine learning
Familiarity with data engineering concepts.
Basic understanding of cloud services (Azure, GCP, AWS).
Experience with RESTful APIs and Python back-end frameworks.
Knowledge of database systems (SQL Server, Postgres) and query optimization.



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