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Software Engineer III - Webapps at Foundation Medicine, Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts





Job Description:


About the Job

This position is a member of the Web Applications sub-team of the Computational Biology, Engineering group. This team is responsible for developing human interfaces and machine integrations for our genomic profile results. We build web applications that enable global production operations on cloud deployed systems. Responsibilities include web development, security, application packaging and deployment, scalable REST services, messaging, database model for computational biology, search, and case/order automation. This position completes architectural design, development, unit testing, code reviews, and technical documentation, as well as ownership of code beyond deployment. The code developed for this role is to be reusable, testable, efficient, clean, and well commented. This engineer makes well-reasoned decisions understanding the trade-offs and provides support to less experienced Software Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help define and participate in software development processes that leverages best practice and supports continuous product delivery.


  • Create custom programs and applications as designated by business need.


  • Write, test, and refactor code that is reusable, testable, efficient, well architected, and well commented.


  • Define and document architecture and formal technical specifications based upon information provided.


  • Maintain efforts for product or platform to be resilient, cloud-native, secure, and scalable.


  • Collaborate with team members to deliver complex production-ready projects.


  • Ensure code adheres to patterns and any established standards.


  • Participate in regular peer design and code reviews.


  • Conform to coding conventions and all aspects of the software development life cycle.


  • Deliver contributions in an Agile approach and leveraging Agile methodology.


  • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications


    Basic Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of software engineering experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of software engineering experience


  • 4+ years of professional programming experience


  • Proficiency in Java & JavaScript

    Preferred Qualifications



  • 6+ years of professional programming experience


  • Familiarity with Spring and Maven


  • Experience with the following a plus:

    • SQL and relational database design
    • Object-relational mapping (ORM)
    • React, Redux, Node.js
    • Web services
    • Webpack, bundlers
    • AWS, docker and jenkins
    • Git or similar version control system



  • Genomics domain experience


  • Understanding of Unix or Unix-like operating systems


  • Familiarity with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and Agile concepts


  • Demonstrated history of test development


  • Understanding of HIPAA, patient data privacy, and regulated software engineering


  • Commitment to reflect FMI's values: passion, patients, innovation, and collaboration

    Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.


    Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)






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