Senior Developer

Company: Kailos Genetics
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION This position is for a senior software scientist who will develop cloud-based applications that are paired with the Kailos Genetics Target Rich - DNA enrichment technology. The Kailos Blue - suite of software applications provides tools that help R&D lab scientists and lab personnel prepare samples for DNA sequencing, analyze the sequencing results, and develop various novel analytical tools and views to quickly assess the quality and genetic attributes of the sequencing results. In addition, Kailos Blue - also provides tools that assist in managing the core business operations and networked assets. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The ideal candidate is a self-starter that works independently within a multidisciplinary team. This person will work closely with the executive management team in the planning and design of software. Specifically, one will design web-based software that runs efficiently in an Amazon Cloud (AWS) environment. That work will generally include web-based views, middle tier modules, and data-intensive back-end tools that process the extremely large DNA sequencing result sets. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Experience with all aspects of the software engineering process including: refinement of requirements, estimation, design, development, and test. Experience with agile methods and rapid deployment cycles is highly desired. Strong organizational skills with the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple and changing priorities and projects. Requires the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, including sales, marketing, finance, bioinformatics, and scientists. Ability to quickly master new skills, methods and tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express scientific results in a clear, concise manner. -- - - REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY EDUCATION: B.S., M.S., Or Ph.D. in computer science, or a related field. EXPERIENCE: 5 or more years experience, preferably in a startup (industry) setting. Experience and skills preferred include: A scripting language such as Ruby Java, Javascript, HTML, and CSS Amazon AWS Linux, OS X, or other variants of Unix Bioinformatics tools Innovative, independent and goal oriented. Experience with scaling, streamlining and optimizing processes highly desirable.Excellent collaboration & communication skills.

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