Alphident Technologies Inc Hiring for Senior Drupal Developer/Administrator at Oakland, CA Full Time

Title: Senior Drupal Developer/Administrator
Work location: Albany, CA
Work Authorization: USC, GC, H1B

Objective: Enhancement and development of GrainGenes-hosted scientific computational and network infrastructure, web interface, and database content. The web interface of GrainGenes is coded in HTML, PHP, Perl and JavaScript, is
supported by a MySQL backend database and is wrapped by an instance of the Drupal content management system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, verify, and validate the software for entering data into the database and retrieving data via specific SQL or SQL formulated code to execute custom and predetermined database queries. Ensure database integrity and backup, interoperability across multiple sites, and system security.
• Perform system administration for the GrainGenes computer infrastructure by maintaining software updates, designing and implementing new system structures, monitoring server activity, and auditing server security. Maintain the reliability and viability of the GrainGenes computers, computing systems, and network infrastructure. Track server activity, perform upgrades of software, maintain computer hardware, address questions about technical problems, and improve efficiency by evaluating system and network functions. Install various computers, computing systems, networks, and telecommunications components.
• Design, diagram, document, and perform coding and testing (through verification and validation) of software under development, including web-based user interfaces. Update and implement new web-based interface applications and pages.
• Plan, create, and implement virtualized solutions for servers, interfaces, databases, and computational applications according to user and development needs in collaboration with other GrainGenes personnel.
• Conceive and implement development of solutions and systems architecture that enable GrainGenes database information interoperability with domestic and international research groups, databases, and information systems.
• Provide expertise in selection of new and emerging hardware and software solutions that enhance GrainGenes operations and improve efficiency. Apply innovative approaches to link information from diverse sources in novel ways, and develops applications towards this objective.
• Develop technical manuals and web pages describing the approach taken in building user interfaces, coding the database, and creating data management applications and workflows; communicate to others how to use the resulting products. Detail the limitations of user interface and data acquisition software as well as the requirements for use.
• Provide software and system tools for GrainGenes personnel, and to support internal and external stakeholders. This includes in-depth analysis of a wide array of information databases and sophisticated search tools designed to query, compile and utilize biological, genetic, phenotypic, biochemical, metabolic, and other types of data for research and development.

Job requirements:

• 5+ year’s experience developing web solutions in Drupal and PHP implementations
• Ability to develop in Drupal 8/9; Module API for customer development and custom theming
• Experience building responsive websites using Drupal CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3/4, and JavaScript (jQuery/Bootstrap/Node)
• Knowledge of PHP 7/8, PHP files and theme functions, and knowledge of the Drupal theme layer
• Experience working on Scientific Applications/Databases preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

• What is your work status: US Citizen, Permanent resident, H1B, OPT?
• What is your expected annual salary?
• Are you comfortable with Onsite working in Albany, CA?

Education:

Experience:

• Drupal/PHP: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location