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University of Iowa · 2 days ago

Senior Application Developer - ICTS - Biomedical Informatics

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Iowa's Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer to support cutting-edge biomedical research and data science. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of application and data development for research projects, enabling advancements in discovery and patient outcomes.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues and research community end users (both local and national) to define functional/technical specifications and offer solutions. Lead design and analysis

Consult with colleagues and research community end users to define system requirements, identify programming and output needs, and verify preliminary design and output. Write documentation and educate community in application and or data warehouse functionality

Recommend tools, languages, technologies, techniques, and standards to improve our processes

Build development environment automation

Propose software maintenance procedures and schedules

Provide on-call coverage for complex issues

Scope potential projects to create summaries and make recommendations

Develop work plan and time schedules for computing projects including outlining phases and identifying personnel and computing equipment requirements

Gather business system solution requirements by interviewing and analyzing work processes and operations; evaluate business and information systems functionality

Act as a functional expert for the translation of business practice into systems

Build and foster relationships. Provide leadership in multiple areas of expertise

Seek ways to improve assigned processes

Qualification

Programming languagesWeb developmentDatabase designCloud platformsData visualization toolsMedical informatics standardsCollaboration skillsAgile developmentCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in computer science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may also serve to meet these minimum requirements

A minimum of five years' experience, advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, PhP, R, and C#, with experience in web frameworks (Django, Flask, Spring, .NET, Node.js, React, or Angular)

Strong background in web development, web application configuration. and proficient writing in HTML5, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, JSON and XML for multiple web browsers on multiple platforms

Strong expertise in database design, optimization, and data integration (SQL and NoSQL)

Familiarity with medical informatics interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, CDISC)

Familiarity with clinical and research common data models (PCORNet CDM, OMOP) and biomedical ontologies (SNOMED CT, ICD, LOINC, MeSH, RxNorm)

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins)

In-depth knowledge of web security and login technologies (LDAP or Active Directory)

Ability to design and implement data visualization and analysis tools using R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI

Experience integrating electronic health records (EHRs) and related APIs into research workflows

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across interdisciplinary research teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and the ability to present technical concepts to large audiences

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance practices, including HIPAA and GDPR

Prior experience supporting NIH- or industry-funded biomedical research projects, including grant-driven deliverables and reporting requirements

Experience working within an academic health center, with an understanding of research culture and compliance frameworks

Advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline

Background in clinical trial data management, translational research, or multi-institutional collaborations

Comfortable with agile/iterative development practices such as rapid prototyping, test-driven development, and frequent stakeholder feedback. Ability to troubleshoot and debug problems of varying complexity

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Company

University of Iowa

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