Front End Developer » EltasJobs

Job code: 4821
Grade: I

The Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University is looking for an experienced front-end developer to join the ClinGen group in Dr. Carlos Bustamante’s lab. We are part of the NIH-funded Clinical Genome Resource project dedicated to build an authoritative central resource that defines the clinical relevance of genes and variants for use in precision medicine and research. Our stack includes Python (Pyramid), ReactJS, Node.js, ElasticSearch, Postgres, cloud-enabled services, and other open-source tools.

You are an experienced software developer with a primary emphasis on building high-quality and intuitive user interfaces. You have excellent understanding of usability and the ability to focus on precise details. You are always eager to learn about the modern front-end tools, standards and best practices that can assist you to ship better code or be more productive. The qualified candidates are expected to contribute to all phases of software development at ClinGen, including application design, development, implementation, modification, and maintenance, as well as to comply with and support University and government health & safety regulations & policies.

Duties include:

Assess user needs and requirements.
Design and develop applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation.
Maintain and update existing programs.
Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
Create programs to meet reporting and analysis needs.
Design and implement user and operations training programs.
Document changes in software for end users.
Follow team software development methodology.
Serve as technical resource with respect to applications.

– Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining compelling user interfaces that function properly in all supported browsers.
Expert knowledge in Node.js, JavaScript, ES6, ReactJS, Sass, Bootstrap.
Experience in working with JSON, RESTful services, and data-driven web applications.
Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods.
Experience in working with git and UNIX.
Substantial expertise in building maintainable software applications.
Working experience in front-end development tools (e.g. npm, grunt, browserify).
Working experience in AWS and cloud deployment.
Experience in writing unit tests and browser behavioral tests.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Current knowledge of latest software and design standards.
Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.
Basic knowledge of software engineering principles.
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

– Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evening and weekends.