Senior Application Developer (Institute for Biomedical Informatics)

Requirements

• Required:
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a n equiv a lent combin a tion of educ a tion a nd experience
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• At least 3 years of building modern, production-gr a de web a pplic a tions using Re a ct a nd/or Next.js , prefer a bly with TypeScript
• At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs in production environments.
• Strong understanding of web application security principles, including authentication, authorization, secure data handling, and common vulnerability mitigation.
• Full-stack experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud computing platforms
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively within tight schedules
• Familiarity with version control systems and continuous integration
• Preferred:
• Master's degree in Computer Science
• Previous experience with clinical concepts and data
• 5+ years experience in full-stack development
• Previous experience with medical or clinical concepts and data
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• Perelman School of Medicine
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion,

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior Application Developer (Institute for Biomedical Informatics) Job Profile Title Application Developer Senior Job Description Summary The Application Developer Sr. in the Bioinformatics Core works closely with the Principal Investigator and research stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain modern, user-friendly web applications and research websites that support national laboratory and collaborative research initiatives. This role focuses on hands-on frontend web development, building scalable, accessible, and secure interfaces that integrate with backend and cloud services, translate research needs into effective web-based tools, and help modernize platforms used by the broader scientific community. This position is contingent upon funding. Job Description Job Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of modern, scalable web applications , with a strong emphasis on hands-on frontend development, code quality, performance, and usability. Demonstrate high coding proficiency in building maintainable UI architectures, reusable components, and well-tested frontend code following industry best practices Collaborate closely with backend and cloud engineers to design clean APIs, integrate data services, and ensure reliable end-to-end system behavior . Apply a deep understanding of application security , including authentication, authorization, data protection, and secure coding practices across the stack. Follow and promote strong version-control and collaboration practices , including code reviews, branching strategies, documentation, and continuous integration workflows. Represent the information systems team in cross-institutional collaborations with external research partners and national organizations, while contributing broadly to the team's mission as needed.

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