Entry Level Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle, WA OR Redmond, WA

Reports to: Scientific Director

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As a software engineer, this role involves the development and application of software systems and methods for large scale data capture, management, and analysis across the entire biotherapeutic development process. It requires strong knowledge of software development practices, including the development of web-based interfaces to scientific applications. It also requires working closely with other scientific developers, lab, and data scientists to develop data management and analysis systems to improve biotherapeutic development. As a DataOps Manager, this role involves the monitoring and troubleshooting of data pipelines and platforms to ensure uptime, performance, and correctness. It includes the management and triage of user feedback and bug reports, forwarding them to the appropriate functional teams. Additionally, this role oversees user adoption, training development, and coordinates internal client communication. Strong communication and collaboration skills, a desire to learn new scientific concepts and domains, and an ability to work directly with scientific staff across multiple disciplines are also required.

• Work independently or as a team member to develop and/or implement data handling and analysis systems
• Develop code and data structure definitions for integrating and visualizing data from various scientific and laboratory sources into databases and related data management systems
• Support and extend existing data management and visualization pipelines, code, and databases
• Work with scientific staff to collect requirements, understand workflows, and review prototype systems
• Communicate results to senior management
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and platforms to ensure uptime and performance
• Manage user feedback and bug reports, forwarding them to appropriate functional teams
• Support user adoption, develop training programs, and communicate changes in data practices

• B.S., M.S., or equivalent experience with strong experience in scientific software development
• Strong experience in Java development, with proficiency with other programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with relational databases and typical raw data exchange formats
• Experience with web UI frameworks such as PrimeFaces, ExtJs, or AngularJS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Possess effective task/time management organizational skills
• Ability to work in small groups as well as independently
• Ability to organize, analyze/interpret, and effectively communicate results
• Experience with AWS or other cloud solutions
• Familiarity with code versioning tools
• Familiarity with the LabKey system
• Scientific data visualization experience
• Scientific algorithm development experience
• Familiarity with handling of NGS and genomic data

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $102,000 to $120,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence.