Moffitt Cancer Center · 1 day ago
RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMoffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Research Software Engineer to support cancer research by developing reliable, scalable, and reproducible tools. The role involves designing, analyzing, architecting, building, and testing software solutions focused on biological and medical data while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive innovations in cancer research.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Shape the Future: Design and build innovative web and backend applications using the latest frameworks and APIs, directly supporting breakthroughs in cancer research
Engineer Data Excellence: Architect and manage secure, high-performance databases—your work will ensure data integrity and power discoveries that matter
Drive Automation & Reliability: Lead the way in automating deployments and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring our research tools are always reliable and ready for the next challenge
Champion Security: Safeguard sensitive data and research by implementing best-in-class security practices and proactively resolving technical issues
Collaborate for Impact: Partner with world-class scientists, clinicians, and technical teams to deliver solutions that accelerate scientific progress
Innovate Relentlessly: Set the standard for coding excellence, conduct regular audits, and continuously adopt emerging technologies to keep our research at the cutting edge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in computer science/engineering, bioinformatics, information systems, or health informatics or relevant field with four (4) years of experience, including expertise in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, and database design
Strong programming proficiency in design patterns, Java, C, C++, object-oriented design, XML, JavaScript, JSON, REST APIs, and both SQL and NoSQL database development
Experience with R and/or Python for data integration, particularly with bioinformatics platforms
Proficiency in version control systems and adherence to coding standards
Hands-on experience with virtual machines and Docker containers for application deployment
Experience in systems administration across various platforms
Familiarity with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems, including working in high performance computing (HPC) environments
Knowledge of cloud computing, preferably AWS, as well as experience with Snowflake and microservices architecture
Experience using AI technologies to assist with design, coding, or testing processes
A minimum of (5) years of experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, and database design. Alternatively, 2 years of experience with a Master's degree in a relevant field
Preferred
Strong preference for experience in mobile development and distributed computing
Previous experience working in healthcare environments is highly desirable
In-depth knowledge of healthcare data, particularly oncology-related data, is strongly preferred
Familiarity with public health policy, healthcare operations, and HIPAA compliance is considered a valuable asset
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Parental Leave
Company
Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center are contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Foundation MedicineMassMutual Foundation
2023-07-31Grant
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hwu
President and CEO
Joanna Weiss
Chief Financial Officer
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