Full-Stack Software Developer

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Job Summary

The Alliance of Genome Resources project (www.AllianceGenome.org) seeks a full-stack software developer to assist in creation of the software infrastructure for harmonized information about model organisms (yeast, C. elegans, fruit flies, zebrafish, mouse, rat). The individual will work in a nimble team to develop new software and will be involved in many computational aspects of the project.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate with biocurators and senior software developers to design and implement data models and a database for genomic data integration. (30%)
• Develop and maintain an open-source bioinformatics platform as part of the Alliance of Genome Resources initiative including APIs. (30%)
• Contribute to software development lifecycle activities including coding and testing. (30%)
• Documents software and makes it public. (5%)
• Supervise summer students on programming tasks (5%)

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents

Hiring Range

$83,200 - $105,000 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

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Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.