Overview
Working in the Informatics & Analytics Department, the software engineering team builds and maintains custom software supporting the research and operations activities of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This position is part of a team building and maintaining Ruby on Rails applications that support Research Administration and the Clinical Trials Office, facilitating the administration of research and clinical trials activities across the Institute.
The Software Engineer II is responsible for developing research and/or clinical applications within DFCI, evaluating new technologies, mentoring team members, engaging product stakeholders, and writing product requirements.
This position requires occasional travel to the DFCI campus in Boston. This position allows for remote work from within Massachusettes.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
Code new software features and translate requirements into software implementation.
Write test suites, including: unit, integration and end-to-end tests.
Write technical documentation.
Maintain existing software.
Work and think independently.
Adapt to new technologies as required.
Mentor new team members.
Communicate project status, product requirements and write technical documentation.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
Minimum Experience: Two years; experience may substitute for degree.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Computer Science Fundamentals:
Coding:
Engineering Expertise:
DevOps:
New Technology:
Communication:
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
$100,980 - $112,200
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
