APPLICATIONS PROGR 2 (Applications Programmer)

The UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center (WCMC), in the Genome Center, College of Biological Sciences, coordinates interdisciplinary research in the areas of metabolomics and bioinformatics, and is dedicated to reaching out to regional, national and international scientists in order to provide services, advice and training in metabolomics. The WCMC increases the capacity for metabolomics by adding new services, software tools, databases and research in a range of metabolomic areas. The WCMC is currently performing research and services in five major cores with over 35 pieces of major instrumentation.

Perform data management and independent software development of small-to-medium scale projects and support data processing in the West Coast Metabolomics Center (WCMC). Duties include writing, testing and implementing code to improve data processing software within the WCMC. Further duties involve various tasks such as designing and implementing web sites, web pages and web services. These duties can be fulfilled on-site at UC Davis, or remotely from a location outside of UC Davis.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mental Demands: Analytical and Problem Solving - Frequently, Confidentiality - Frequently, Constant Interruptions - Occasionally, Customer Contact - Occasionally, Detailed Work - Frequently, Math - Occasionally, Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequently, Reading (documents or instruments) - Occasionally, Reasoning - Occasionally, Verbal Communication - Occasionally, Written Communication - Frequently
• Physical Demands: Sitting – Constantly; Maintain a work schedule during the regular business hours. Work at a computer for extended periods. Occasional overtime required during heavy workload/deadline periods. Work in a high traffic area with frequent interruptions.
• Lifting Requirements: Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Occasionally, Up to 50 Pounds (Medium) – Occasionally; Lift computer equipment weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Noise Conditions: Quiet Noise Conditions - Frequently, Moderate Noise Conditions - Occasionally
• Equipment Used to Perform the Duties: Calculator - Occasionally, Computer and Peripheral Equipment - Constantly

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Position requires employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and /or infectious diseases are present.

·       Position can be executed to 100% remotely.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Demonstrated experience with test driven or agile development.

·       Demonstrated experience with Python 3+ and Pandas.

·       Demonstrated experience with Angular and its Frameworks.

·       Demonstrated experience with CSS and related Frameworks like Bootstrap.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Excellent communication skills.

·       Knowledge of object-orientated programing concepts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       Experience working with others in designing effective databases, referential integrity, and SQL performance tuning.

·       Demonstrated experience with Scala, Java and associated Frameworks like Spring, Hibernate and Maven.

·       Demonstrated experience with docker and docker-compose. Experience with the AWS platform and its components.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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