Web Application Engineer - Development Lead

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Web Application Engineer - Development Lead

Job Description

• Location: Princeton, New Jersey
• Type: Contract
• Job #80438

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Web Application Engineer - Development Lead on a contract basis

Job ID #: 80438

Work Location: Princeton, NJ/Hybrid

Summary:

Job Title: Web Application Engineer - Development Lead

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
We are seeking a highly motivated UI programmer to Material Science Lab Planning and Execution group within Translational Medicine. The Material Science group utilizes cutting edge lab automation and biophysical technologies to support a wide range of client programs for drug development in areas including oncology, immuno-sciences, cardiovascular, and fibrosis. The successful candidate will gain experience with state-of-the-art laboratory automation technology and will be responsible for the implementation of user interfaces to simplify the process of converting experimental designs into automatable routines.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of DB and interactions with web tools (Oracle 8-9i).
• Good understanding of http request life cycle.
• Proficient in Python, HTML, JAVA Script, CSS, C#.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented design and programming methodologies.
• Experience in robotic liquid handling and programming (Nice to Have)
• Experience with version control applications and build process.
• Experience with Web Services.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with multi-tiered architectures.
• SiteMinder / LDAP integration, jUnit & Ant experience (Nice to have).
• An understanding of and experience with full software development lifecycle including functional & technical specification, development on object-oriented design, documentation, QA processes, source control, maintenance & deployment.
• Requires increasing expertise in applicable and various development technologies such as .NET, J2EE, etc. Exp with platforms such as Windows and Unix/Linux and WebLogic or WebSphere a must as well as significant experience in Web infrastructure design and implementation.
• Prior programmer/analyst experience and thorough knowledge of SDLC & common development methodologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Sr. Developer and/or Dev Lead will typically work with the end user/customer and provide solution capabilities.
• Primarily analyzes, designs, develops & supports front end user interface and efficient back-end features for Python applications
• Provides application and admin expertise in multiple areas including server technologies, user interface technologies and infrastructure architectures.
• Create applications from detailed specifications using specified programming language(s).
• Code, test, debug, document and maintain progs.
• Analyze application requirements & recommend application design.
• Create detailed project outlines and application design specifications.
• Quality reviews of code developed by other staff.
• Designs for more complex integration with other applications/technologies.
• Responsible for managing to project timelines/deliverables.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree is required in Bioinformatics/Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of Python experience
• Experience with Python frameworks (tkinter, Flask)
• Familiarity with version control (git) and Docker
• Knowledge of JavaScript UI frameworks
• Understanding of wet lab pipetting techniques is a plus
• 3+ years of experience with C#, C++, MATLAB, Java, .NET, SQL, Visual Basic
• 3+ years of experience as a Web Application Engineer within the Biopharma Space