Software Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, Biomedical Imaging, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data science techniques, Design, JavaScript, Linux Operating system, Python Programming, Shell Scripting language

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join the Biomedical Informatics and Data Sciences team. In this role you will be responsible for producing reusable, well-documented code for a variety of healthcare and biomedical research applications. The incumbent will work as a team member in research projects as well as service applications.

Yale University’s Biomedical Informatics and Data Science serves as the hub for biomedical collaboration providing innovative new approaches to the analysis of big data across the biomedical research spectrum.

This academic unit addresses inequality in health care and research with innovative approaches at the intersection of engineering, technology, and medicine. It works with scientists exploring fundamental biological principles and physician-scientists implementing interventions that promote health for all. It will also lead new studies and data collection initiatives; build new algorithms and tools; be the nexus of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine at Yale; share meaningful, privacy-preserving digital objects (data, code, processes); train next generation leaders; and disseminate lessons learned globally.

Essential Duties

1. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity. Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty. 2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets. 3. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in support of business solutions. 4. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply. 5. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems. 6. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and provide training for end users. 7. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting policies. 8. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, etc.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Experience with cloud computing.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Linux shell Script, JavaScript.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Ability to do Linux Networking

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit Learn about background checks under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.