Full Stack Software Engineer

Job No: GC201964
Location: Darlinghurst, NSW

Garvan is about changing the practice of medicine and has embraced genomics to drive this change. In the last 10 years, a million-fold improvement in the speed and cost of sequencing genomes has transformed our field, and more recently magical advancements have made doing genomics at the level of individual cells a reality.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a team building a low latency scalable genome analysis platform with beautiful interfaces. Are you comfortable tackling new problems and creating innovative solutions? Do you love interacting with every facet of a business? Do you consider yourself creative, motivated, and able to take ownership of the products you build? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that embraces change? If this sounds like you, you can help us change the world and make it a better, healthier, happier place.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build enterprise-wide software solutions using Java, Scala, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript

  • Proven ability to design and implement robust and scalable systems

  • Own all aspects of product development

  • Act as a responsible engineer for assigned products

  • Maintain highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo

  • Deep dive into your users’ problems, find efficient solutions

  • Provide strong technical leadership, focus on continuous improvement

     

About you: 

You will have the following key skills and experience:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, maths, or scientific discipline and 4+ years in software engineering OR
  • 6+ years in software engineering without a degree  
  • 2+ years of experience developing across a full-stack: web server, relational database, and client-side/front-end

Preferred Skills and experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in web applications development 
  • Professional experience with multiple programming languages such as Python and Java 
  • Professional experience with standard front-end technologies: modern HTML, CSS, 
  • JavaScript (including Javascript frameworks like AngularJS, React, or Vue) 
  • Proven ability to design and implement robust and scalable systems 
  • Deep understanding of web protocols 
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles 
  • Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build deployment & continuous monitoring 
  • Experience optimizing applications for performance and scaling 
  • Solid understanding of UI/UX design to provide intuitive applications 
  • Proficiency in building full stack web applications from the ground up, including low-level web server operations 
  • Great creative and innovative problem-solving skills 
  • Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted via the Garvan Careers site via the link below. Applications from other sites/channels will unfortunately not be considered.

http://garvan.applynow.net.au/jobs/GC201964  

 Please include the following in your application:

  • A cover letter
  • Your resume including at least 2 referees
  • Copies of relevant qualifications / academic transcripts

Only applicants with working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

Closing Date:

The position will remain open until filled.

 

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