Software Engineer II

The Software Engineer I is responsible for developing research and/or clinical applications within DFCI.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Code new software features and translate requirements into software implementation.
• Write test suites, including unit, integration and end-to-end tests.
• Write technical documentation.
• Maintain existing software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of at least one modern programming language, e.g. Python, Javascript, Java, etc.
• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Able to participate in the development and maintenance of software applications, under close supervision.
• Proficient in at least one component of “full-stack” programming, including front-end, back-end, cloud or high-performance computing.
• Able to deploy software applications for on-premise and/or cloud-native infrastructure.
• Able to communicate with all team members.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field required.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$86,300.00 - $98,500.00