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Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).\nPosition summary:\nAt Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G) at McGill University, we build open-source Research Data Management (RDM) solutions that support every stage of the genomics and health data lifecycle. Our portals, APIs, databases and tools are the infrastructure behind national genomics and health data sharing in Canada. If you want your work to matter beyond the sprint, this is that role. Projects include:\n The Pan-Canadian Genome Library (PCGL)\n The Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network (MoHCCN)\n The International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC)\n The Quebec COVID-19 Biobank (BQC19)\nWe also provide bioinformatics analysis software and high-performance computing services to the life sciences research community, including widely used analysis pipelines.\nA Web Application Specialist will engage in the development of online data sharing solutions, notably the Bento Platform (https://github.com/bento-platform), which supports the Pan-Canadian Genome Library (https://genomelibrary.ca/), and many other projects in the fields of genomics, epigenomics, and life science.\nUnder the supervision of the Data Team Lead, the Web Application Specialist will implement and maintain client-side and server-side applications, extending the tools and technologies already in place using JavaScript (React/TypeScript), Python, PostgreSQL, Docker and more. Short development cycles will involve small but frequent releases, and constant interactions with the bioinformatics platform team members.\nPrimary responsibilities:\nDesign, build, test, deploy, monitor and maintain high-quality interactive web applications using TypeScript with React\nDevelop server-side applications (APIs) and scripts, such as back-end data services and quality control pipelines, using Python\nFocus on user experience, intuitive interfaces and interaction layers to create user-friendly web pages and applications\nEnsure implementation is done using the best coding practices, including documentation, unit testing, etc.\nContribute in technological research and the prototyping of new clinical/genomics data services\nSetup and maintain automation tools for testing, continuous integration & delivery\nOptimise code when needed while making use of good software practices\nUse an issue tracking system to document tasks, issues and bugs, and their resolution status throughout sprints\nEnsure that all finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings along with the constraints set by development and design\nContribute to the code review process\nOther Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:\nHard skills:\nExperience with a JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Vue) in developing full-scale web applications is mandatory. Providing links to examples of web applications the applicant has worked on, either live or on GitHub, is highly recommended.\nExperience with server-side programming/scripting, such as with Python or Node.js.\nExperience with relational databases (RDBMS), such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.\nExperience with applications containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).\nUndergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.\nSoft skills:\nDemonstrated sound intuition in making efficient and simple-to-use browser-based interactive tools and interfaces.\nInterest in developing fully open-source solutions.\nHaving an open mind towards new technologies, with at least basic knowledge of the various layers involved in web application development (full-stack).\nAttention to detail, good communication and organisational skills and ability to work in a highly interactive group.\nCapable of getting multiple tasks assigned at once, and making them all progress steadily.\nStrong Assets:\nExperience with Python frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI.\nExperience with the Kubernetes container orchestration system.\nExperience with Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) or Extract-Load-Transform (ELT) pipelines.\nExperience with CI/CD workflow orchestration systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Workflows)\nInterest in the field of genetics and bioinformatics.\nEnglish and French (spoken and written).\n As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:\nCompetitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)\nDefined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)\nGroup Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)\nCompetitive vacation policy\nTwo (2) personal days\nTwo (2) floating holidays\nNine (9) \"Summer Fridays\" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day\nPaid time off over the December holiday period\nTuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents\nUp to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits\nBefore applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.\nKnowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.\nFor a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.\nMinimum Education and Experience:\nBachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary:\n(MPEX Grade 06) $82,280.00 - $102,850.00 - $123,420.00Job Profile:\nMPEX-IST3S - Research Software Development - Senior ProfessionalHours per Week:\n33.75 (Full time)Supervisor:\nBioinformatics ManagerPosition End Date (If applicable):\n2027-06-30Deadline to Apply:\n2026-11-01McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 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