Position: Software Developer
Abteilung: German Human Genome-Phenome Archive – GHGA
Kennziffer: 2021-0037
Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum ist das größte biomedizinische Forschungszentrum Deutschlands. Mit über 3.000 Beschäftigten betreiben wir ein umfangreiches wissenschaftliches Programm auf dem Gebiet der Krebsforschung.
A position as software developer for the recently launched infrastructure initiative German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA, www.ghga.de) is available at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). GHGA is part of the national program for research data infrastructures (NFDI). GHGA will act as a national node within the federated European Genome-phenome Archive. This infrastructure will support genomics data hubs with software tools for secure data/metadata storage, interactive data portals with data visualization, and streamlined data deposition and acquisition solutions. The GHGA main office, which is coordinated by Prof. Oliver Stegle, is located at DKFZ in close coordination with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
In order to develop the GHGA software platform into a state-of-the-art infrastructure for the secure exchange of genome data, we are looking for a software developer.
Ihre Aufgaben:
We are looking for a software developer to design, implement and operate the main GHGA infrastructure. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary research, development, and data management team to develop and apply a diverse range of state-of-the-art technologies.
Your responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development (back-end/front-end) of the GHGA software tools
- Develop a data portal and interface it with underlying software services
- Design and specification of features, aligned with international standards
- Collaboration with local and international developers
Ihr Profil:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar technical background
- 2+ years of front- and back-end web application experience
- Proficiency with Python-based web frameworks (e.g. Django, Flask)
- Experience developing applications using vanilla Javascript and popular frameworks or libraries (e.g. React, Angular)
- Familiarity with database and search engine setups (like PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch)
- Familiarity with unit testing - experience with Test-Driven Development
The ideal applicant should have demonstrated the ability to work independently and creatively. The candidate should have excellent communications skills and be able to articulate clearly the technical needs, set clear goals and work within an interdisciplinary setting, communicating with other partners.
Wir bieten:
- Interessanten, vielseitigen Arbeitsplatz
- Internationales, attraktives Arbeitsumfeld
- Campus mit modernster State-of-the-art-Infrastruktur
- Vergütung nach TV-L mit den üblichen Sozialleistungen
- Möglichkeiten zur Teilzeitarbeit
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Sehr gute Fort- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
Beginn: as soon as possible
Befristung: Die Stelle ist zunächst auf 2 Jahre befristet. Eine Verlängerung ist möglich.
The position can in principle be part-time.
Bewerbungsschluss: 09.03.2021
Weitere Informationen:
Herr Dr. Koray Kirli
Telefon +49 (0)6221/42-3466
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