Software Developer

Software Developer

Sequence Bio is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based biotechnology company conducting genetic research to discover the true biological causes of disease. 

We collaborate with the people and medical professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador, and partner with leading pharma and biotech, to help accelerate the development of better preventions, treatments, and medicines for global unmet medical needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join our Technology team. As a Software Developer, you will support the continued development and maintenance of Sequence Bio's unique web applications.

This role is critical to ensure the delivery of software needed to support our research study efforts. You will ensure that our applications and software tools support productive and secure usage. If you are passionate about engineering high-reliability systems for unique and sensitive data, this is a chance to help make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of patients and their families for generations to come.

What You'll Do

Application Development

• Build modern, responsive web solutions and maintain core system health through proactive troubleshooting.

Full Stack Development

• Leverage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles to automate software delivery.
• Design relational data models and manage SQL-based database environments.
• Champion process improvements, from deployment checklists to automated testing.

Growth Mindset

• Dedicated to mastery in software engineering and staying ahead of industry trends.
• The desire to embrace innovation; incorporate new knowledge and feedback/input in combination with an openness to learning and growth.

Security & Data Integrity

• Protect all data in accordance with the company's policies and work proactively and collaboratively with the security department in the event of any security issues that come to your attention. 
• A commitment to flexible working hours during peak project deployment is required.
• Willing to take initiative; create and take on new responsibilities as our company continues to grow. 
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or CEO.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Professional Development Experience: 2+ years of production experience building web applications, with a deep focus on Ruby on Rails or similar MVC frameworks.
• Core Programming: Strong background in Ruby, Python, or JavaScript, with the versatility to work across different languages and tech stacks.
• API Design: Expertise in architecting RESTful services and seamlessly integrating third-party web services.
• Performance Engineering: Proven ability to perform optimization and performance tuning to ensure system scalability and speed.
• Clean Code Standards: Deep familiarity with design patterns and clean coding principles to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Agile Proficiency: Well-versed in Agile methodologies, emphasizing iterative growth and efficient sprint cycles.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience managing and deploying applications via AWS or other major cloud providers.
• Complex Problem Solving: A detail-oriented mindset capable of deconstructing and solving intricate technical challenges.
• Collaborative Growth: A team-first attitude with a drive to learn, share knowledge, and mentor others through proactive communication.
• Tech-Forward Workflow: Proficiency with modern collaboration and BI tools such as Slack, Asana, and Google Workspace.
• Valued Assets: Prior experience with Salesforce and/or working with clinical data/Electronic Health Records (EHR) is considered an asset.
  

Why Join Sequence Bio

Working with us means working for the benefit of others. Whether your job is software development or research scientist - we're all driven by the same purpose: enable breakthrough medical discoveries to improve lives around the world.

Our Benefits include:

• Fair and equitable salary
• Competitive stock option plan
• RRSP matching
• Flexible PTO
• Learning and professional development allowance
• Progressive health plan
• Wellness spending account
• Generous parental and family leave
  

Our Commitment

Ethics, privacy and security excellence is rooted in everything we do at Sequence Bio. We are  transparent about our information sharing policies and practices, and are committed to returning benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador. All our employees must uphold the company's commitment in all they do and champion the company's ethics, privacy and security mindset to ensure we maintain our best-in-class approach.

Sequence Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and recognize the importance and value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone we interact with.  If you could benefit from an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please share with us how we can best support you. 

Position(s): Full Time

Location: St. John's, NL

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

Location

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (Hybrid)

Department

Technology

Employment Type

Full-Time