Sr Bioinformatics Software Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY The Senior Bioinformatics (BI) Software Engineer holds a critical technical role, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient software solutions for Baylor Genetics’ bioinformatic pipelines. This role involves collaborating with and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven software solutions aligning with business needs.

Qualifications

• ETL Processes:Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to efficiently extract data from various sources, transform it, and load it into the BI system, with an emphasis on utilizing APIs
• Query Optimization:Analyze and optimize SQL queries and database performance to enhance data retrieval and reporting speed.
• Contribute to schema design and review sessions to ensure high performance and maintainable databases.
• Dashboard & Report Creation:Develop interactive dashboards and automated reports using BI
• and deliver timely integrations of new software.
• Quality Assurance:Conduct rigorous testing of BI solutions to ensure data accuracy, system stability, and optimal performance, with the ability to automate testing suites using packages (e.g.
• pytest, doctest, Azure Pipelines)
• Documentation & Maintenance:Create comprehensive documentation for developed solutions and provide support and maintenance as necessary.
• Required
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable software solutions based on diverse user feature needs.
• Must have a proven track record of implementing production ready software solutions from scratch.

Responsibilities

• BI Development:Design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions using various
• as assigned.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• EEO STATEMENT
• Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
• For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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