CNB Senior Software Engineer

CNB Senior Software Engineer

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Posted Job Title
CNB Senior Software Engineer

Job Profile Title
Application Architect

Job Description Summary
CNB Senior Software Engineer

As part of the Department of Psychiatry, the Brain Behavior Lab (BBL) and the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) are devoted to the study of brain and behavior using innovative neuroimaging research techniques and the application of bioinformatics resources. LiBI brings together researchers in medicine, psychiatry, engineering, computer science, physics and biostatistics to understand brain structure and function, based on functional and structural neuroimaging data. The Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery (CNB) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment (CAPA) are computerized batteries of tests and scales that measure multiple domains of neurocognition and clinical symptomatology that are used by BBL and LiBI researchers and collaborators around the world. The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with the scientific and informatics teams to drive innovation and integrate new methodologies into our current and future CNB and CAPA projects.

Job Description

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.

CNB Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineers build the software applications and systems that help collect quality data securely and efficiently. Software Engineers work closely with our scientific and informatics team to develop large databases of cognitive assessment data and demographic data. CNB applications developed by our software engineers enable researchers across the world easily collect cognitive data in different languages remotely or in-house for participants or all groups and ages.

The software engineer will work with our scientific team to create the next generation of adaptive assessments ( ). She/he will also be responsible for proposing a roadmap for overall application development and architecture while also leading execution. In addition, the software engineer will also support the CNB team in moving out of Flash through the end of calendar year 2020 and will transition to more current additional database-related development or application development in depending on project needs and priorities.

The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer position has a bachelor's or Master s degree in a computer science or related discipline, demonstrates strong software development fundamentals, and is capable of working with a range of technologies. Technical experience relevant to the role includes full stack web development, backend databases and distributed computing. A knowledge of or desire to learn cutting-edge technologies and an interest in neuroscience research is valued.

Responsibilities:
•  Development, testing and maintenance of adaptive CNB application
•  Architect, implement, and monitor full web technology stack, including data stores, middleware data models, APIs, and front end applications
•  Develops and manage tooling and frameworks involved in the development and optimization of web applications.
•  Contribute to the definition of the future state of the system architecture
•  Assists in writing documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance of software
•  Lead and mentor junior developers and research associates in software development work, including conducting design and code reviews
•  Build and maintain systems for collaborative development, version control, testing, and deployment
•  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
•  Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably Computer Science or related field and 3-5 years of experience minimum holding the title of software engineer/developer or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
•  Extensive demonstrated hands on experience using Java or JavaScript and experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications and database experience (SQL Server and/or Oracle) - including (but not limited to) component-based frameworks such as Angular and React
•  Must be capable of working with a range of technologies, including Python (Perl or R or MATLAB), Java, C . On balance, very strong software development fundamentals is more important than current language skills.
•  Basic understanding of Git or some version control system
•  Flash experience is a plus
•  Ability to write clear, maintainable code
•  Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills in addition to communication skills, both written and verbal
•  Enthusiasm for leading and being part of a team
•  Must be eager to learn new technologies and explore the best way to solve challenging technical problems.
This position is contingent upon funding.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Position contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaApplication Architect

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $162,146.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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