Software Developer

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a motivated Software Developer to support translational research in oncology. The role involves developing R and Python software for AI workflows and collaborating with scientists. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software development and excellent teamwork skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Multiple corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of version control systems.
• Experience working in Linux / Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop R and Python software packages for AI/ML workflows.
• Maintain and document code pipelines and research data management.
• Collaborate with scientists and clinicians.

Skills

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Python

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related discipline

Tools

Git/GitHub

Linux/Unix environments

Snakemake

Nextflow

Job description

Position Summary : We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic team in support of cutting-edge translational research in oncology and personalized medicine. You will work closely with clinicians researchers and software engineers to develop computational tools to analyze high-dimensional datasets including genomics transcriptomics proteomics and clinical metadata. The ideal candidate will have experience working in multidisciplinary teams and translating bioinformatics insights into actionable research or clinical strategies.

Duties

• Develop and implement R and Python software packages and applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI / ML) workflows for the analysis of multimodal biomedical data.
• Develop and maintain R and Python software applications / packages .
• Proficiency in setting up and running data pipelines on Cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform Azure Amazon Web Services).
• Leverage high-performance computing (HPC) environments for large-scale data processing and analysis.
• Maintain and document code pipelines research data management and results using version control and reproducible research practices.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation presentations and grant proposals.
• Stay current with emerging tools and methodologies in bioinformatics computational biology and AI / ML.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists data scientists and clinicians to support research and clinical projects.

Qualifications :

• BSc or MSc in computer science software engineering software development or Bioinformatics Computational Biology Computer Science or related discipline
• Proficiency in R and / or Python
• Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g. Snakemake Nextflow)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git / GitHub)
• Experience working in Linux / Unix environments and using HPC or cloud-based resources
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills and analytical mind
• Communicates effectively clearly concisely in written and verbal form in both technical and non-technical areas. Actively listens to others and ensures they are understood. Pay attention to nonverbal communication
• Facilitates discussions within their team and encourages all team members to participate and contribute their thoughts

Preferred :

• Experience with cancer genomics or translational research
• Experience with training in research data management
• Familiarity with Bioconductor package development and maintenance

Additional Information :

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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