R Shiny Developer

Job description

  Job facts

Title: R Shiny Developer
Department: Global IT Solution Center
Location : Mississauga Head Office
Duration: Full time

Main Responsibilities

·  Analyzing problems (business processes, transactions, data, functions)
·  Defining system requirements (functional/qualitative requirements)
·  Analyzing the technical and business environment (workplace, target systems and platforms, framework organization)
·  Constructing models in terms of data, functions and/or objects
·  Designing components and interfaces
·  Implementing applications
·  Setting up and maintaining environments for developing and testing
·  Create and maintain project documentation (test, application, user manual)
·  Project Estimating
·  Specifications and implementing interfaces
·  Refactoring, quality improvements, preparation of a production version and further development of the existing Shiny app prototype used for the visualization of eQTL data (internal and public data-sets)
·  Developing or choosing the appropriate methods, techniques, standards, guidelines and tools for software development

Requirements:

·  3-6 years of experience required with minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related sciences
·  Documented experience in R package andR/Shiny appsdevelopment in line with best practices (documentation, testing, modularization).
·  Experience with Bio-conductor packages used in genomic data analysis and understanding of bioinformatics methods used in gene expression and eQTL analysis would be a valuable asset
·  Experience with web applications development to create usable and responsive front-end solution
·  Being able to understand solution architecture and role of involved software components to implement R Shiny app in a way that system does its job effectively and in a scalable way
·  Experience with back-end integration via APIs (REST, JSON over HTTP, etc.)
·  Experience with collaborative API design to ensure APIs follow technical standards and are tailored to their use-case
·  Good cross-technical team's communication skills to ensure the right solution is being developed looking from overall system perspective

Our offer

·  Dynamic and prestigious work environment, ​​interesting projects using the newest technologies, all within a global IT function;
·  Opportunity to design and implement software solutions for the world's largest biotech company that transforms patients' lives;
·  Attractive and competitive salary and package.
·  Professional development culture supported by training, development plans, and international opportunities.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume no later than June 26, 2019.

NOTE:All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Roche Canada does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, Roche Canada will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Roche Canada explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

·  Who we are

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.