Software Engineer, UI
Join Watershed Informatics as a UI Software Engineer to design and build powerful interface features for genomic analysis software.
Posted by employer 3 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–7 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the UI Software Engineer at Watershed Informatics will focus on designing and developing user-friendly interface features for genomic analysis software, collaborating closely with engineers and bioinformaticians. Proficiency in ReactJS, NextJS, and a solid grasp of UX principles are essential for creating intuitive applications that enhance data visualization for scientists. This position is ideal for mid-senior level engineers with 2-7 years of experience in rigorous software development environments. Watershed's team is characterized by a strong commitment to innovation in the biocomputing sector.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 2–7 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, UI role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Apollo, CSS, GraphQL, HTML, JavaScript, NextJS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Watershed Informatics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, UI role at Watershed Informatics.
From the original posting
We have attracted some of the best bioinformatics, engineering, and commercial talent, and we are growing! Join a team that’s intellectually curious with a bias for action, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, composed of people who have come together to enable outcomes while empowering the research of all those committed to changing lives — all while bringing transformational change to a $40 billion industry
Role
Watershed Informatics is hiring an experienced UI Software Engineer to design and build powerful interface features for our genomic analysis and system management software. We’re looking for engineers eager to weigh tradeoffs, solve real problems, and expand the capabilities of an enterprise software offering.
You’ll work side-by-side with fellow engineers, bioinformaticians, and our VP to invent new ways for biologists to convert data into better plots. Focusing on developing new features with ReactJS and NextJS, you’ll consult with biologists and our bioinformaticians to understand the stages of genomic analysis, and create an interface that is exceptionally flexible and useful for scientists.
We are currently focused on mid-senior level, experienced engineers. To us, this means 2-7 years of experience designing and writing software that solves tough problems in a rigorous engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and build web applications with the latest web technologies
- Create intuitive and well-polished user interfaces
- Work closely with a designer and engineering members to iterate on platform design and functionality
- Integrate with and implement backend API's to create new UI features
Qualifications
- Experience with some of the following: React, GraphQL, Apollo, Typescript
- Proficient with all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6)
- Solid understanding of core UX and design principles
- Industry experience with building single page applications
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