Senior Software Engineer

DNAnexus combines expertise in cloud computing and bioinformatics to create the global network for genomics, operating in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including China), South America, and Africa. The secure, scalable, and collaborative cloud-based DNAnexus Platform helps thousands of researchers across a spectrum of industries – biopharmaceutical, bioagricultural, sequencing services, clinical diagnostics, government, and research consortia – accelerate their genomics programs globally.

About DNAnexus
DNAnexus enables our world-leading partners to accelerate their genomic medicine initiatives. DNAnexus combines a market leading, secure, cloud-based platform with the scientific and technical expertise to create the global network for genomic medicine. DNAnexus provides security, scalability, and collaboration for organizations pursuing genomic-based approaches to health, in the clinic and in the research lab.

The DNAnexus team works directly with leading organizations to tackle some of the most challenging and exciting opportunities in genomics and human health. DNAnexus enables customers to operate on the cutting edge of science – including non-invasive prenatal testing, the largest use of genomics in drug target discovery, and monitoring of infectious disease in the Ebola and Zika epidemics.

The DNAnexus xVantage Group is a dedicated team who partners with customers to innovate and create tailored solutions aimed at tackling the world’s leading challenges in human health and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing xVantage Group as we continue to deliver solutions that advance research and healthcare.

About You
You are a senior software engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment, desires to be challenged each and everyday, and enjoys working with brilliant people to deliver solutions such as precisionFDA and the St Jude Cloud. You want to apply your skills to make the world a better place. You are a highly technical software engineer with experience developing cloud-based solutions that delight users. You are an expert in React, Node.js, Java, Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks who likes working with smart customers to solve complex problems that matter.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable, reusable, and reliable front-end and back-end code for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of front-end, back-end, or full stack software development experience
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Familiarity with server-side CSS preprocessors such as Sass, Less
  • Good knowledge of relational databases and/or Spark
  • Familiarity with concepts of MVC, Mocking, ORM, and RESTful APIs
  • Able to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
  • Basic Linux experience - Comfortable working in a UNIX shell
  • Team-oriented with strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of genomics or healthcare is not required, but you seek new learning opportunities
  • Strong sense of aesthetics and user experience, and you appreciate good graphic designs

Benefits and Perks
You will work with a dynamic, intelligent group of scientists, software engineers, security experts, and cloud specialists who love doing what we do.
  • Highly competitive salaries
  • Premium health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement
  • Flexible vacation and sick leave policy
  • 17 company holidays
  • Free lunches, snacks, and drinks
  • Strong team culture with team outings, events, and celebrations
 
Based in San Francisco and Mountain View, California, DNAnexus is experiencing rapid growth and is searching for the best talent to join our team. Key investors include Google Ventures, TPG Biotech, Foresite Capital, and Wuxi NextCODE.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!

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