Software Engineer - Hartwig Medical Foundation - Actin Project

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to

join our dynamic team working on the ACTIN project. ACTIN (Algorithmic

Cancer Treatment INitiative) is a treatment decision support platform

aiming to deliver personalized treatment recommendations for every

cancer patient who considers taking systemic treatment. Potential

benefit predictions for standard-of-care treatment options are

personalized for the specific patient. In addition, when relevant,

experimental treatment options are identified for which the patient is

eligible based on their exhaustive profile.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and

enhancing the ACTIN platform, contributing to the advancement of

cancer research and patient care.

Responsibilities

 * Collaborate with a cross-functional team of scientists, clinicians,

and engineers to design, develop, and maintain the ACTIN platform.

This involves writing clean, efficient, and scalable code to implement

new features and functionality, as well as improving existing

components.

 * Identify areas for improvement and optimization within the ACTIN

platform. Contribute to the architecture and design discussions to

enhance the platform's capabilities and scalability.

 * Work closely with data scientists and analysts to integrate

molecular analysis data and clinical data into the ACTIN platform.

Develop algorithms and data processing pipelines to extract meaningful

insights from diverse datasets.

 * Collaborate with external partners and third-party vendors to

integrate external systems and data sources with the ACTIN platform.

Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between different

systems, maintaining high data quality standards.

 * Design and implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated

testing frameworks to ensure the reliability and robustness of the

ACTIN platform. Perform rigorous testing and debugging to identify and

resolve issues in a timely manner.

 * Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in cancer research,

bioinformatics, and software engineering. Proactively propose and

explore new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the

ACTIN platform's capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software

Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will

also be considered.

 * Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software

development, preferably in a fast-paced industry or healthcare-related

domain. Strong proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin is desirable.

 * Familiarity with data processing and analysis techniques, including

working with large datasets, relational databases, and data modeling.

Knowledge of bioinformatics, genomics, or molecular biology is

advantageous.

 * Solid understanding of software development principles, including

version control, agile methodologies, and best practices for writing

maintainable and efficient code. Experience with containerization and

cloud platforms is beneficial.

 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle

complex software challenges and provide innovative solutions. Ability

to drive projects to completion independently.

 * Effective collaboration skills with a proven ability to work in

cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication

skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and

non-technical stakeholders.

 * A genuine interest in contributing to cancer research and patient

care, leveraging software engineering

Our client, is an innovative not for profit

organization that wants to ensure that every patient with cancer

receives the best possible treatment and care. We are a small team of

software engineers working on a contract basis to help support and

realize these goals.

Their vision is to make whole genome (WGS) and whole transcriptome

(WTS) based testing available to every cancer patient to guide their

treatment. They aim to do this both by creating novel algorithms to

identify new biomarkers and improve the utility of WGS/WTS, and by

applying best software engineering practices to simplify, automate and

drive down the cost of analysis and reporting.

Our client also develops and maintains the world’s

largest publicly available database of whole cancer genomes and

transcriptomes for metastatic cancer patients. This database is made

available for academic research and innovation.