Python Software Engineer, Sequencing

Job description

  Job facts
Genia Technologies is a nanopore based sequencing company dedicated to making genetic testing easy and affordable. We are developing a revolutionary, low cost, portable, DNA/RNA reader that can be used to improve the lives of people in a wide variety of applications including the timely screening of newborns for diseases and the diagnosis of cancers and infectious diseases.

·  Write data analysis programs utilizing Python
·  Propose, develop requirements, prototype and execute new design and implementation concepts in collaboration with the architects and scientists
·  Work with the research and development team to implement algorithms into python code that runs the core pipeline and integrates with other applications, servers, and databases.
·  Solid understanding of object-oriented design, with focus on scientific computing and data analysis applications
·  Ability to synthesize user, technical and design requirements into highly usable applications
·  Write clean, maintainable, documented code using best engineering practices in the industry (design patterns, TDD, peer review, CI, automated testing etc.)
·  Provide direction to contractors, and vendors for development and ensure quality of deliverables
·  Mentoring junior developers
·  Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time
·  Provides technical direction and feedback to others

·  Who we are

At Roche, 91,700 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at .
EEO is the Law

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

·  Minimum 1 years experience designing and coding high performance applications using Python, NumPy and other scientific packages
·  Experience developing applications using OOP and MVC design patterns
·  Familiarity with common data interchange formats and protocols: JSON, REST, AJAX & XML
·  Experience with source control systems such as SVN, and Git; bug tracking systems such as bugzilla, and Jira
·  Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical, diagnostic, problem-solving, debugging and optimization skills
·  Able to interact and communicate diplomatically with other team members, multiple internal departments, and management
·  Ability to work under deadline pressures

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