Software Engineer - Coding

Key Skills

Cloud computing, Design, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, JavaScript, Linux Operating system, Python Programming, Software Development

Job Description

Position Focus:

The software engineer 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.

Essential Duties

• Works closely with experienced staff to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become proficient in area(s) of specialization. Takes initiative to increase understanding of all job-related areas. 
• Assists in applying principals and methods of the functional area to problems in technical areas to arrive at viable solutions. 
• Perform analysis, design, implementation and maintenance activities within area(s) of focus. 
• Troubleshoot processes, issues and errors. 
• Participate in projects that solve business requirements.
• Explore and propose creative information technology solutions to business problems. 
• Pursues opportunities for efficiencies and/or to achieve cost reduction. 
• Work with business and technical partners to resolve business issues and respond to ad hoc requests. 
• Ensure all work is in compliance with Yale University and Information Technology policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements. 
• Complete additional assignments as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience with software development, either through work, internships, coursework, or personal projects. Demonstrated interest in medical field or career in medicine demonstrated through appearance in MCAT or other applications for nursing or medicine.

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.

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