The Department of Biomedical Data Science is seeking a Software Developer 1 (1 year fixed term). This developer position will focus on building and maintaining web applications for academic and research purposes. This entails all aspects of developing modern web applications including: building component libraries, user interface/experience design, state management, and participating in API design. Most work will be done in applications built on the ReactJS framework. Substantial experience with some modern web application framework is required, with the expectation that all work in this position is currently done in ReactJS. This position will require the applicant to work through the traditional software development lifecycle on multiple projects and take responsibility for research, development, and maintenance phases of those projects.

Duties include:

• Assess user needs and requirements.
• Design and develop web applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation.
• Maintain and update existing websites.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Create reporting and analysis interfaces for datasets.
• Design and implement user documentation systems.
• Document changes in software for end users.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Serve as a technical resource with respect to web applications.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Current knowledge of latest software and design standards. 
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evening and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4821
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: I
• Requisition ID: 87339