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Software Engineer I at Foundation Medicine, Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Boston, Massachusetts





Job Description:


About the Job

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join our Medical Reporting team. This group works to integrate FMI's systems with various external partners to ensure our tests and data can help our partners make more informed treatment decisions. This position completes design, development, unit testing, code reviews and technical documentation. Code created in this position will be reusable, testable, efficient, clean and well commented. As part of the job, you will work collaboratively across several teams throughout the enterprise and get to help make a difference in patient's lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create custom programs and applications designated by business need.


  • Develop FMI's software in use by the business; in particular, all Lab Systems software.


  • Schedule cross-functional meetings with project managers, end users and other internal and external stakeholders at pre-set intervals to gather information for requirements.


  • Define and document architecture, functional and design requirements.


  • Develop formal technical specifications based upon requirements captured.


  • Engineer installation qualifications and operational qualifications.


  • Perform testing of code and work prior to implementation.


  • Help define and participate in software development processes that leverage best practices and support continuous product delivery.


  • Participate in and conduct regular peer design and code reviews.


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


  • Design initiatives that ensure applications integrate seamlessly with other programs in-use at FMI, including Customer Relationship Management tools, Medical Reporting systems, Billing systems and the Laboratory Information Management System.


  • Participate in, and periodically lead, scrum ceremonies.


  • Provide software engineering expertise and support to the business per business needs.


  • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications


    Basic Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree AND 1+ years of professional software engineering experience OR 6+ years of professional software engineering experience

    Preferred Qualifications



  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Software Engineering, Programming, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field


  • Technology Certifications


  • Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming and functional programming languages


  • Experience with modern web technologies and techniques, including but not limited to:

    • ECMAScript 2015/2016 (ES6/7)
    • CSS pre-processors (SASS, Less, Stylus)
    • JavaScript transpilers (Babel, TypeScript)
    • JavaScript build tools (WebPack, Browserify, Grunt, Gulp)
    • Node.js
    • NPM package ecosystem
    • JavaScript framework libraries React, Angular, AngularJS and/or Ember



  • Exposure to cloud development (Amazon Web Services, Azure, etc.)


  • Familiarity with Lambda, Docker, containerization and microservices


  • Experience writing unit tests using:

    • Karma
    • Jasmine
    • Mocha
    • Protractor
    • Other JavaScript testing frameworks



  • Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS


  • Demonstrated history of writing tests prior to other steps


  • Experience writing code for cross-browser compatibility


  • Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining one's own workflow


  • Demonstrated ability of a strong work ethic and of meeting project deadlines


  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, collaborate team environment


  • Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skill in collaboration and problem solving with other departments and colleagues


  • Excellent presentation skills and basic knowledge of presentation software


  • Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor


  • Excellent organization and attention to detail


  • Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data


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

    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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