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Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System
Senior Application Developer
PI: Dr. Stephen Freedland
Role Overview
The Institute for Medical Research, (IMR), a nonprofit research affiliate of the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (DVAHCS), is seeking to hire a Senior Application Developer. The successful candidate would be employed in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Freedland, a nationally recognized leader in urology research. The Freedland Research Group primarily examines urologic and oncologic disease in veterans with a particular focus on lifestyle, race, and risk stratification, and is supported by numerous federal grants as well as leading industry sponsors.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly productive and dynamic team of researchers. The Senior Application Developer is involved with the collection and management of large amounts of clinical data and will need to learn about clinical research methods and clinical presentations of urologic diseases. Applicants must have the ability to: work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage the workflow of multiple projects, sit for long periods in front of computers, and be fluent in English. The position is remote, with flex space for optional in-office work and infrequent required in-office meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or other relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a full stack web developer using Python and Javascript
- Experience with AWS and Elastic Beanstalk cloud-based application deployment strongly preferred
- Practical experience with SQL, relational database management systems, and database theory and design; PostgreSQL preferred
- Highly organized, detailed oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, changing priorities, and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot, and independently learn new skills
- Capacity to communicate both written and orally with a diverse array of research team members
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience managing source control using Git or other distributed version control system
- Experience in Jira project management software
- Interest in the medical oncology field, and/or coursework in biology, anatomy, and related fields
Tasks Include:
Application Front-end Development
- Provide technical leadership to design and support web-based applications for clinical data capture
- Act as lead developer for web-based applications
- Provide training to junior team members for application maintenance
- Add/remove features from applications upon request
- Integrate user feedback and testing into database front-end designs
Database Application Back-end Development
- Contribute to the database revision and cleanup to migrate data from legacy systems
- Develop back-end code for use in creating and maintaining web-based applications
- Integrate user feedback and testing into database back-end designs
- Ensure data security including privacy protection, backups, etc.
Document Work
- Document work related to web and database development through the use of comments, codebooks, and good programming practices
- Provide written, oral, and/or electronic status reports of assigned tasks
- Use a project management platform, such as Jira, to manage workflow according to best practices of Agile software development, including time estimations, acceptance criteria approvals, and quality assurance workflows
Business Analysis
- Work with users to gather business requirements using user stories, demos, mockups and other communication tools
Collaborate with Team Members
- Communicate with VA technology departments to address/resolve IT needs and problems
- Coordinate with research coordinators to ensure all procedures adhere to HIPAA and IRB compliance
- Participate in team meetings on a frequent and regular schedule
- Create knowledge sharing presentations
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected to perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
We are accepting applications from both contractors and non-contractors for this full-time position.
Salary: $90,000 – $120,000
IMR offers a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, a matching 403b retirement savings plan, and paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. All IMR employees are required to obtain a WOC appointment at the DVAHCS. As a result, the successful candidate must undergo a federal background check and may be subject to a drug test prior to final hiring. IMR employees must reside in the state of North Carolina; applicants who currently live out of state must be willing to relocate. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs may be requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Workers Without Compensation (WOC).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons and Veterans.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
