SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a backend-focused software engineer to design and implement cloud-based services supporting genomics pipelines and data-centric clinical apps. You will work with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable micro-services and contribute to architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes Go/Python/Java development, DevOps practices, and robust documentation. Experience in healthcare IT and bioinformatics is a strong plus, with opportunities to mentor others

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Experience with cloud-based services and open-source technologies.
• Experience with cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience in databases, analytics, big data, BI products.
• Experience building high-performance, scalable distributed systems.
• Experience developing healthcare-related software.

Responsibilities

• Design and build back-end services for data-centric clinical and analytic applications.
• Ensure cloud-based micro-services meet uptime and accuracy targets and scale with data and traffic.
• Collaborate with data engineering, platform, and solutions teams.
• Translate requirements into robust code and architectures.
• DevOps, Agile, continuous development and integration practices.
• Program in Go, Python, Java, etc.
• Document processes and source code thoroughly.
• Communicate with peers, leaders, and customers.
• Lead cross-functional improvement efforts and mentor junior engineers.
• Work independently and may lead projects.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

BASH

Nextflow

Bioinformatics

GATK

Genomics Pipelines

Claude/Codex AI

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a professional to design and build back-end services that support our portfolio of data-centric clinical and analytic applications. These applications leverage cloud computing, big data, mobile, data science, data warehousing, and machine learning using state-of-the-art software development applications and frameworks.

• Ensure cloud-based micro-services adhere to uptime and accuracy targets, are resilient, and scale as data volumes and traffic increase.
• Work closely with data engineering, platform, and solutions teams to develop applications to benefit our practice and patients.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Architects to translate requirements into code.
• Develop services around data warehousing, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning.
• Participate in DevOps, Agile, continuous development, and integration frameworks.
• Program in high-level languages such as Go, Python, Java, etc.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation of processes and source code is created and maintained.
• Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, and customers throughout the organization.
• Participate in expert-level troubleshooting and resolve problems through root cause analysis, data, and system investigation.
• Contribute to design and architecture discussions with Principals and Architects.
• Lead targeted cross-functional improvement efforts and mentor more junior software engineers.
• Solve complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Work independently with minimal guidance and may lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services.
• Experience writing software for the cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems, or business intelligence products.
• Experience building high-performance, highly available, and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience developing software for healthcare-related industries.

Schedule Notes

• This developer will be working in one of our Genomics Pipeline Agile SCRUM development teams implementing features and functions in new or existing genomics pipelines.

Requirements

• Understanding of BAM, Fastq, VCF, and other genetics files and their contents.
• Skilled in BASH, Python, Nextflow, Bioinformatics, GATK, Genomics Pipelines, Claude/Codex AI.
• Prior bioinformatics experience or education is a plus.
• Be capable of describing a genetics testing and analysis workflow from DNA Extraction through Tertiary Analysis and patient results reporting.