Web Application Developer

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Position Summary:
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Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, implement, test, and maintain high-quality interactive web applications using Python and Javascript frameworks such as Django and React. 
• Update and develop data portals for accessing genomics experiment results.
• Interactively write code to incorporate new concepts and test new designs.
• Ensure implementation is done using the best coding practices, including proper code commenting, unit testing, etc.
• Follow technical and functional design specifications provided by analysts and technical leadership.
• Apply solutions for the organization and analysis of genomic datasets.
• Meet with clients and users to understand and help define their analysis software requirements. When appropriate, inform the supervisor and formulate recommendations.
• Identify, investigate and solve user problems to integrate solutions across platforms.
• Actively contribute to problem-solving team discussions.
• Provide an internal report about the progress of the projects.
• Stay informed of the most relevant software and bioinformatics practices in genomics by reading the scientific literature and attending scientific presentations.
• Manage several development projects simultaneously
• Participate in the development of bioinformatics software solutions for the analysis of complex genomic datasets

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
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Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 04) $62,550.00 – $78,190.00 – $93,830.00

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Bioinformatics Manager

Position End Date (If applicable):

2025-02-11

Deadline to Apply:

2024-02-06

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .