Senior Backend Software Engineer

Roche; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge software products that empower researchers and clinicians in the life sciences, ultimately impacting patient care globally. You will leverage your expertise in Java, Spring, and AWS to build scalable and reliable backend systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects that aim to diagnose and treat diseases like cancer, all while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong background in building scalable server-side applications.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code and documentation.
• Design, implement, and test backend APIs.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

Agile practices

Cloud solutions (AWS)

Relational databases (Postgres, MySql)

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Spring Boot

Job description

Hybrid position if living in Greater Toronto Area.

Roche Sequencing is not only changing science, but we are changing lives. Our software teams are laying the groundwork for the future by developing powerful bioinformatics algorithms, data analysis tools, and software / systems infrastructures so researchers and clinicians can make better health decisions faster. The path to curing cancer lies in ones and zeros as we work with next-generation genomic sequencing, a new frontier. The complexity and sheer size of the data in the life sciences will make astronomical data problems look modest.

Do you want to develop software products that scientists and others in the life sciences will use to diagnose, find treatments, and eventually beat diseases like cancer? Our team builds the highly scalable, reliable software and secure systems for better diagnostics. Come join us!

Make a Big Difference

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you are joining a passionate software engineering team to build sequencing products to change patients’ lives. You will design, implement, and test software features & product infrastructure, primarily from a backend perspective while working with cloud technology - AWS, Serverless computing, Java, distributed platform, Spring Boot, and more. Ultimately, the software you produce will impact patient care globally.

Who you are

You have experience building scalable server side applications, have a passion for reliability and security and are curious about the trends in web development. Work with management to set priorities. Excellent communication skills and teamwork is a must!

Responsibilities :

Write clean, maintainable code and documentation using engineering best practices.

Write unit, component, and integration tests

Design, implement, and test backend APIs

Research new tools, technologies, and test processes for software development

Requirements :

5+ years’ experience in hands-on software or in Computer Science or equivalent field

Experience building software products using Java, Spring and REST APIs.

Experience with relational databases such as Postgres, MySql

Ability and desire to learn new technologies and become productive quickly

Experience with Agile / Lean practices and scalable architecture

Nice to have :

Familiarity in developing cloud solutions using AWS

Life sciences background and / or experience in the medical devices fields or bioinformatics experience of any kind

This position is not eligible forrelocationsupport.

NOTE : All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

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