Backend Software Engineer
Company: Rutgers The State University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Backend Software Engineer
Department Proteomics
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
RCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated Backend
Software Engineer to join the team located at the Institute of
Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, the State University of New
Jersey. The candidate is expected to work on backend software
development in the context of the RCSB.org web resource in
collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers. Previous
experience in dealing with structural biology and/or bioinformatics
data would be beneficial.
Responsibilities:
* Designing highly scalable architectures that can handle large
data volumes
* Implementing robust software solutions that can handle increased
loads gracefully while maintaining performance and
responsiveness
* Debugging complex software applications in a distributed
microservice environment
* Devising and implementing pipelines for integration of external
database resources with the RCSB PDB
* Designing of data models, databases and data warehouses
* Developing scalable applications for search and data delivery
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 23FA1338
Posting Open Date 12/14/2023
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science or a related
discipline and at least 3 years of experience in software
development.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Advanced programming skills in popular high-level languages, e.g.
Python or Java
* Ability to design scalable and distributed systems
* In-depth understanding of concurrent programming
* Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and
orchestration tools like Kubernetes
* Proficiency in troubleshooting complex systems, profiling and
optimizing code for better performance
* Knowledge of structural biology and bioinformatics is
desirable
* Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
* Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks would be
advantageous
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Individual will work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers
Overview
About the RCSB PDB: RCSB PDB (RCSB Protein Data Bank) is a
world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving the
technical, educational and programmatic needs of over 1 million
users in scientific, research, and academic communities worldwide.
The RCSB PDB scientific application development team creates
state-of-the-art web applications, data exploration tools and 3D
molecular visualizations.The team at RCSB consists of a group of
highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers,
designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced
environment.The successful candidate will be able to take full
advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution,
including New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level salary.
Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion
of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective
employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against
COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University
has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to
receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 ,
if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University
may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that
they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu
Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical
or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety
policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their
hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or
position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of
vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or
religious exemption from the University will result in rescission
of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to
and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to
all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their
race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality,
marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p
regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status,
liability for military service, protected veteran status,
affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood
trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to
genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an
institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and
prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally
protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion,
transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits,
layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of
employment. For additional information please see the
Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to
all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their
race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality,
marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p
regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status,
liability for military service, protected veteran status,
affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood
trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to
genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an
institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and
prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally
protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion,
transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits,
layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of
employment. For additional information please see the
Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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