Job Description

Description:
CTG is seeking to fill several Senior Software Engineer openings for our client in Rochester, MN.
Overview:
Our client is seeking Senior Software Engineers to design and build back-end services that support their portfolio of data-centric clinical and analytic applications. These applications leverage cloud computing, big data, mobile, data science, data warehousing, machine learning using state of the art software development applications and frameworks. Our Software Engineers ensure that these cloud-based micro-services adhere to uptime and accuracy targets, are resilient, and scale as data volumes and traffic increase. They work closely with the data engineering, platform, and solutions teams to develop applications as required to benefit our practice and patients.
Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Product Owners, Product Managers, Architects to translate requirements into code.
• Developing services around data warehousing, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, analytics and machine learning.
• Participate in DevOps, Agile, continuous development and integration frameworks.
• Programming in high-level languages such as Go, Python, Java etc.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation of processes and source code is created and maintained.
• Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, and customers throughout the organization.
• Participate in expert level troubleshooting and resolve problems through root cause analysis, data and system investigation.
• Contributes to design and architecture discussions with Principals and Architects.
• Leads targeted cross-functional improvement efforts and mentors more junior software engineers.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Work independently with minimal guidance. You may lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Master's degree in computer science/Engineering or related field.
• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services.
• Experience writing software for the cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems or business intelligence products.
• Experience building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience as noted below; OR an Associate's degree in Computer/Science/Engineering or related field with 7 years of experience
• Have in-depth knowledge of software engineering with experience coding applications or services in a high-level language (C, C++, Golang, Java, C# etc.) and a basic knowledge of related fields.
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude for designing and implementing software solutions.
• Experience with modern application development frameworks.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Deep hands-on technical expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Agile software development techniques.

Java Developers:
Required:

• Have in-depth knowledge of software engineering with experience coding applications or services in Java 17+ with Spring Boot and Angular 17+ and a basic knowledge of related fields.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including architecture, design, implementation, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operations, and documentation.
• Experience designing applications in hybrid environments, including on-premises systems, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps pipelines and CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Azure Pipelines.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated problem solving expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and effective and efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Proven skills in taking business requirements and formulating those into application solutions.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and web services.
• Background in developing high-performance, scalable, and highly available distributed systems.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, analytics platforms, big-data processing, business intelligence, or enterprise data pipelines.
• Utilization of AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Claude.
• Experience with Agile software development techniques.
• Experience supporting or developing solutions in healthcare, clinical, laboratory, or bioinformatics-focused applications is highly desirable.
• Experience migrating existing applications to cloud platforms is also desirable.

Genomics Pipeline Area:
Required:

• Knowledge of Python, BASH, and other scripting and Linux/Unix tools.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics applications and tools and pipelines such as Illumina BCL Conversion, Genomic Aligners and Variant callers such as GATK or Sentieon.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new scripting languages and tools quickly
• Knowledge of Nextflow or other pipeline management software.

Preferred:

• Previous knowledge of Genetics software pipelines and tooling for the laboratories
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical design skills.
• Must have knowledge of system architecture and design principles, software development methodologies, and computer programming.
• Must be willing to work in an Agile team environment as well as being comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with clustered/distributed environments using Oracle Grid Engine is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud integration CLI tooling such as awscli, gcloud, and azurecli is a plus.
• Candidate with genomics domain expertise and some exposure to clinical or research laboratory work and equipment are highly desirable

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Recruiter Tana Stilloe at Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $55 to $76 hourly. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About Us:
CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit .
Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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