Software Developer II

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. 
 

Introduction

EA Genomics, a division of Q2 Solutions, is a premier genomic services organization, excelling in implementing technologies and services to accelerate research in complex human diseases and the optimal treatment and diagnosis thereof. The software infrastructure for analysis and processing in support of those services makes use of a combination of open-source and custom-built, specialized application software. Our automated workflows for sequencing data analysis use a high-performance computing Linux cluster and AWS to enhance computing needs across geographic regions. The Translational Genomics group includes bioinformaticians and software engineers that develop automated DNA and RNA analysis utilities and workflows. New members of the group are expected to have an immediate impact on current activities and help to define the direction we take as we grow.

Directives

• Flexibility. You will be part of an organization that prides itself with its ability to quickly adapt and adjust to the needs of our clients. You will need to communicate with people who do not have software and systems as a primary background. You will be asked to perform tasks that are outside of your comfort zone.
• Pragmatism. You should not reinvent the wheel or develop something from scratch when you can adapt an existing tool. There will always be something you can use that someone else developed. You will often need to interface with legacy systems. You will have to balance risk and reward to fit your solution into a scheduled deadline that was set without your input.
• Precision.  Our laboratory and analysis systems are required to adhere to stringent quality standards.  These systems support the gamut of Research Use Only (RUO) to Diagnostic (Dx) analysis.  You will be expected to build systems that adhere to our quality standards.
• Curiosity. We hire engineers and teach them bioinformatics. You may learn things about molecular biology, algorithms, genomics, sequencing, and data analysis every week. You may need to understand standard data formats and how they are used to understand how you can support the group.  You will get to know the needs of our customers, the research performed by your coworkers, and bioinformatic details about every project you work on.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team contributing to design and implementation of Sprint backlog items.
• Develop unit tests before or at the start of implementation.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Work as needed collaboratively with all members of the Scrum Team in other aspects of software development to ensure Sprint items are completed according to the Definition of Done.
• Demonstrating your completed work at Sprint Reviews.
• Work with the Scrum Team to develop requirements, design, and documentation to support validation efforts.
• Develop data analysis workflows alongside bioinformaticians.
• Understand the scientific, statistical, and analytical methods applied.
• Troubleshoot problems, provide workarounds, and develop patches to software and systems.
• Perform other duties and learning activities as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience using Python to implement Object Oriented Designs.
• Experience working in Linux command-line environment.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes a strong plus.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and/or CI/CD platforms a strong plus.
• Experience with Nextflow and/or Groovy a strong plus.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum team environment a plus.
• Experience providing strong opinions on software engineering and principles of quality software.
• Experience evaluating and improving the efficiency of programs in a Linux environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience designing relational databases and working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with Perl, JAVA, C#, or C is helpful
• Working knowledge of Bioinformatics, Genomics, or Life Sciences or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite of applications.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
• Regular sitting for extended periods of time

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.