Bioinformatics Software Engineer III, OncoKB

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hiring a Bioinformatics Software Engineer III, OncoKB to support precision oncology through software that advances cancer genomics research and clinical care. In this hybrid role in New York, you will design, build, and improve scalable applications and the supporting API and database infrastructure, while working through complex technical challenges.

What you’ll do

• Create comprehensive system designs that help the OncoKB platform scale and evolve over time.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Software Engineer and cross-functional teams of software engineers, scientists, and clinicians.
• Develop and enhance front-end and back-end applications for genomic analysis, content curation, and clinical annotation workflows.
• Support the ongoing growth of the OncoKB website, API, and underlying database infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor junior developers and reinforce engineering best practices across the team.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience through a coding bootcamp and professional development.
• 4+ years of full-stack web development experience.
• Experience building and supporting production-level software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interest in learning cancer biology, genomics, and precision medicine applications.

Core skills and technologies

• JavaScript/TypeScript
• React, HTML, CSS
• Server-side experience with one or more of: Go, Java, C#, C++, Python
• Relational databases including MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Git/GitHub or similar source control
• Full-stack application architecture and development
• Systems design and software troubleshooting

Additional technology exposure

• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development
• Experience with Kubernetes and/or AWS cloud environments
• Coursework or professional experience in biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
• Interest in server-side rendered web development, including experience with or willingness to learn Datastar
• Interest in Go development as the platform expands toward new Go-based services

Role details

• Location: 323 E. 61st Street, NYC (Mackowe)
• Work model: Hybrid, in office once a week, M-F, 37.5 hours
• Reporting to: Bioinformatics Software Engineer IV

Compensation

USD 124,000 - 204,700 per year.

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