Full-stack software engineer for genomic big data

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Job date: 2016-12-14
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Company : Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
We are looking for a full-stack software engineer to participate in the design and development of the RD-Connect platform using a mix of languages and tools to process and display the data. Technologies currently in use include Hadoop, ElasticSearch, Postgres, Scala. Angular and Python. Therefore, knowledge of multiple programming languages and paradigms and experience using large datasets would be an advantage.

The developer will integrate in the CNAG’s Bioinformatics Analysis Unit and work with highly qualified database developers and world-class research groups.

Responsibilities:

- Participate in the design, development and maintenance of the platform database and back-end.

- Participate in the design, development and maintenance of the platform front-end.

- Integrate analysis tools.

- Integrate with other databases/platforms.

- Collaborate with data analysts.

- Interact with national and international partners

Minimum requirements:

- BSc or higher in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or similar.

- At least 1 year working experience in database development on Unix operating systems.

- Experience with Java/Scala and/or Perl/Python.

- Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript

- Good spoken and written English.

Valuable experience and skills:

- MSc or PhD degree.

-Experience with NoSQL and/or SQL approaches (such as ElasticSearch and Hadoop stack) to database design and implementation.

-Knowledge of Bioinformatics / High Throughput Sequencing and/or human genetics.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates may submit a CV and a brief statement of experience and interests before January 8th 2017.


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Additional Info:
The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG) is one of the major Genome Sequencing Centers in Europe with a park of thirteen high throughput DNA sequencers supported by an extensive informatics infrastructure.

The CNAG-CRG is actively involved in collaborative research projects on a number of specific Genomics related topics: Disease Gene Identification, Cancer, Infectious Diseases and Model Organisms.

The CNAG-CRG leads the development of RD-Connect genomics data analysis platform. RD-Connect is an EU FP7 funded project building an integrated platform for rare disease research.

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