Software Engineer

Overview

Working in the Informatics & Analytics Department, the software engineering team builds and maintains custom software supporting the research and operations activities of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This position is part of a team building and maintaining Ruby on Rails applications that support Research Administration and the Clinical Trials Office, facilitating the administration of research and clinical trials activities across the Institute.

The Software Engineer II is responsible for developing research and/or clinical applications within DFCI, evaluating new technologies, mentoring team members, engaging product stakeholders, and writing product requirements.

This position requires occasional travel to the DFCI campus in Boston. This position allows for remote work from within Massachusettes.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Code new software features and translate requirements into software implementation.

• Write test suites, including: unit, integration and end-to-end tests.

• Write technical documentation.

• Maintain existing software.

• Work and think independently.

• Adapt to new technologies as required.

• Mentor new team members.

• Communicate project status, product requirements and write technical documentation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree may substitute for experience.

Minimum Experience: Two years; experience may substitute for degree.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Code new software features and translate requirements into software implementation.
• Write test suites, including: unit, integration and end-to-end tests.
• Write technical documentation.
• Maintain existing software.
• Work and think independently.
• Adapt to new technologies as required.
• Mentor new team members.
• Communicate project status, product requirements and write technical documentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Computer Science Fundamentals:

• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and SQL. Experience in front end and back end development.
• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Coding:

• Able to lead the development of individual components of software applications, such as a user interface, database layer or application logic. Able to participate in on-going maintenance of applications and can lead code reviews.

Engineering Expertise:

• Proficient in two or more components of “full-stack” programming, including front-end, back-end, cloud or high-performance computing.

DevOps:

• Able to optimize and deploy software applications for on-premise and/or cloud-native infrastructure.

New Technology:

• Able to keep up-to-date with state-of-the-art software development tools and software development frameworks.

Communication:

• Able to communicate project status, product requirements and write technical documentation.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.