1. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity. Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty. 2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets. 3. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in support of business solutions. 4. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply. 5. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems. 6. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and provide training for end users. 7. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting policies. 8. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Solid knowledge of and ability to apply standard software development principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Advanced knowledge of source code management and version control, including experience with tools such as Git/Mercurial, GitHub/Bitbucket, Docker, etc.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Strong programming skills in Python, R, and *nix shell scripting.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Database management experience, ideally related to clinical or lab studies in a biomedical field; concrete understanding of genomic tools and repositories. Familiarity with multiple operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Education:  Master's or Doctorate degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  IT, Software Engineer 3

University Job Title:  Software/Database Programmer

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's or Doctorate degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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