Bioinformatics Software Engineer III – OncoKB

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. Develop comprehensive system designs that support the scalability and evolution of the OncoKB platform .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $204,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack web development, including proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance applications for genomic analysis and clinical workflows. Strong background in systems design, software troubleshooting, and mentoring junior developers in best practices.

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Full-Stack Web DevelopmentJavaScript/TypeScriptReact, HTML, CSSRelational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)Systems Design and Software Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack Application ArchitectureProduction-Level Software ApplicationsServer-Side Technologies (Go, Java, C#, C++, Python)Docker and Containerized Application DevelopmentKubernetesAWS Cloud Environments

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Technical and Non-Technical StakeholdersMentoring Junior Developers

Tools & Technologies

Git/GitHubDatastar

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

GenomicsCancer BiologyPrecision MedicineBioinformatics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMySQLPostgresPythonReactTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive system designs that support the scalability and evolution of the OncoKB platform
Partner closely with the Lead Software Engineer and multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, scientists, and clinicians
Design and enhance front-end and back-end applications that support genomic analysis, content curation, and clinical annotation workflows
Contribute to the continued growth of the OncoKB website, API, and underlying database infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges in a fast-paced environment
Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience through a coding bootcamp and professional development
Minimum of 4 years of full-stack web development experience
Experience building and supporting production-level software applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Interest in learning cancer biology, genomics, and precision medicine applications
JavaScript/TypeScript
React, HTML, CSS
Experience with one or more server-side technologies including Go, Java, C#, C++, or Python
Relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
Git/GitHub or similar source control systems
Full-stack application architecture and development
Systems design and software troubleshooting
Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development
Experience with Kubernetes and/or AWS cloud environments
Coursework or professional experience in biology, genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
Interest in server-side rendered web development; experience with or willingness to learn Datastar
Interest in Go development as the platform continues to evolve toward new Go-based services