Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Ankeny, IA (ONSITE)
Duration: Long term Contract

Top Skills: Java, PostgreSQL, AWS

Position Summary-
We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to implement a new workflow in our in-house developed LIMS system. This role is pivotal in automating lab processes and integrating cutting-edge technology into our lab operations.

Position Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with lab analysts and scientists to enhance lab functionality
Gather requirements and streamline workflows
Develop and maintain the codebase for our in-house LIMS application
Ensure successful deployment within the AWS environment
Conduct comprehensive testing before production deployment
Provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and support post-deployment

Education Requirement(s):
Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field required
Masters degree in Computer Science preferred

Skill & Competency Requirements:
Experience:
o 3-5 years of relevant work experience
Technical Skills:
o Proficiency in Java and Spring for web application development
o Experience with relational databases (Oracle & PostgreSQL)
o Strong testing skills using JUnit and Mockito
o Familiarity with version control tools (Git & Maven)
o Experience with front-end development frameworks (AngularJS, React, Node.js)
Cloud and Deployment:
o Functional and non-functional testing expertise
o Proficiency with AWS services (S3, Fargate, Lambda)
o Experience with REST APIs
o Agile software development team experience
o Experience directly interacting with business customers to gather and understand requirements
o Proficient troubleshooting and debugging applications
o Experience deploying applications across various environments (i.e. dev, test, prod) in collaboration with cross-functional teams
o Experience with continuous delivery platforms (Jenkins, AWS CodeDeploy/CodeBuild)

Preferences: (list nice-to-haves such a specific knowledge items, certifications, skills, abilities, etc.)
5-10 years of relevant experience
Background in agriculture/biotechnology IT projects
IoT technologies for process information collection
NoSQL data stores (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neo4J)