Application Developer B/C (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)

$51,824 - $109,535/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Application Developer B/C position at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine focuses on developing and maintaining user-friendly web frontends for data management and analysis related to diabetes research. The role involves collaboration with backend developers and participation in the design and implementation of a large-scale cloud-based data commons for diabetes research, contributing to the dissemination of genomics and imaging data modalities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with backend developers to design, implement, and maintain a user-friendly web frontend for data management, integration, and analysis programs.
• Contribute to development, testing, and maintenance of solutions for dissemination of several genomics and imaging data modalities.
• Participate in the technical design and implementation of a large-scale, cloud-based ‘data commons' for diabetes research, including data ingestion, harmonization, and storage.
• Optionally participate in subsequent data analysis, integration, and interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or related fields with a minimum of 1 year of experience in programming or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with modern JavaScript web frameworks (React/Redux) and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience with at least one modern visualization package (e.g., D3.js, Three.js).
• Familiarity with build systems, version control systems, and other standard development tools.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a rapidly evolving team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven 2 to 3 years of experience in modern JavaScript web frameworks.
• Experience in modern web-based visualization (e.g., D3.js, Three.js).
• Experience with Cloud API programming.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their families.
• Generous retirement plans with various investment options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to university resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.