Software Engineer

Position Focus :

The Software Engineers will work with world renowned researchers in a new academic unit, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at Yale University that advances work at the intersection of health sciences and information technology and develops new approaches to organize and analyze biomedical and healthcare data to promote health for all.

Our tripartite mission includes research, education, and services. Our collaborative and transdisciplinary environment integrates informatics and data science experts with biomedical scientists and clinicians.

We develop innovative methods and systems to improve patient outcomes, train the next generation of biomedical informatics and data science experts, and help researchers and clinicians make maximal use of data.

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 :

Proven experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Proven experience with large databases.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Proven experience with NLP (Natural Language processing) or ML (Machine Learning).

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Proven experience with cloud computing such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google GCP.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Bachelor's degree and five years work experience; full stack software development ; multi-threaded asynchronous programming;

Excel wizard; Project management tools; .

Drug Screen

Health Screening

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.

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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.