Company Overview
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
MSK requires all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This is based on the COVID-19 vaccines' high level of protection and our shared responsibility in protecting our patients.
Beginning on February 21, 2022, MSK will require all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination series + booster (once eligible). Individuals currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster must get their booster, or have an approved exemption as a condition of employment at MSK. Individuals can get their COVID-19 booster 5 months after receiving their second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who are not yet eligible for a booster must meet this criteria within 30 days of becoming eligible.
Job Description
We Are:
We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and support software applications, tools and data management pipelines for research and clinical purposes within the field of Translational Informatics. You will assist on the in the design, implementation and maintenance of tools that extract and manipulate data from various sources, including in-house and external databases for use in research and development of Translational Informatics tools and algorithms.
You Are:

• A problem solver with the ability to think outside of the box, to find novel solutions to obstacles and setbacks.
• A teammate with the ability to work well both independently and within a diverse team.
• Hard working and passionate, believing strongly in our mission statement and goals.
• Detail and deadline oriented, with the ability to proofread, thoroughly test, and submit high quality work on time.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn new skills and adaptable to fluctuating workloads and deadlines.
• A leader willing to mentor less experienced team members, present and guide skills to the rest of the team.

You Will:

• Utilize existing infrastructure, create software and data pipelines that enable the ingestion, transformation, and transfer of large quantities of structured and unstructured clinical and genomic data
• Build database logic to automatically fetch and store data in various forms.
• Be responsible for server, application, and database development and the building and testing of high-performance, complex systems.
• Produce required functional, technical, and user documentation (e.g., business requirements, functional and technical specifications, system architecture, data flows, end-users training requirements) on assigned projects.
• Work and collaborate with scientists, engineers, IT operations and medical doctors to build tools manipulating data to build a new generation of applications for cancer research.
• Learn translational informatics data and procedures.
• Provide consultation and guidance to scientists, engineers, as well as other bioinformatics engineers and medical doctors.

You Need:

• 5+ years of industry experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Experience with the design, detailed testing, and documentation of complex systems.
• Extensive experience in Python programming, or related language.
• Extensive experience in the development of SQL database schema and query logic.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices & technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Travis)
• Experience with NoSQL database (e.g. MongoDB)
• Experience with version control standard methodologies.
• Experience with workflow management tools and ETL scripts (e.g. Airflow)
• Familiarity with React.js or similar framework

Benefits
Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility
We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It's important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.
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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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