[3dem] Software Developer opening position at RCSB PDB (Rutgers)

[Justin Flatt]

RCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated software developer 
with experience in database administration and domain experience in 
computer science or relevant certification. This position will involve 
collaboration with wwPDB scientists and software developers in a 
collaborative team environment. The candidate should be comfortable 
working in a dynamic environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to 
think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The 
candidate should be interested in structural biological data and enjoy 
engaging with other programmers and scientists in a collaborative team 
environment.

        Responsibilities:

  * Perform weekly update processes for updating PDB archives
  * Monitor update performance and implement changes for improvements
  * Extend and maintain data exchange with wwPDB partners
  * Improve and maintain weekly update related software/scripts
  * Extend and maintain new content types in the PDB archives
  * Build and support database systems of high availability and quality
  * Design new relational database schema, integrate complex
    bioinformatics data, and improve existing schemas through 
normalization
  * Improve existing backup processes for both relational and
    non-relational DBMS
  * Provide users with data in appropriate formats and in a timely
    manner for data analysis and statistical reports
  * Indexing and query performance tuning
  * Monitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches
    and update versions when required
  * Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques for database backups

        Qualifications

  * Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or relevant 
certification
  * DB administration skills in MySQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB
  * Knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity
  * Experience with software development in Python programming and shell
    scripting
  * Experience with creating and updating DB schemas with complex
    relationships
  * Experience with DB data manipulations (loading, performance
    measurement, backup)

        Additional Skills are a Plus

  * Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and
    data models
  * Experience working with a DBMS in both on-cloud and on-premise
    environments
  * Experience in C++ programming
  * Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
  * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

        Outstanding Benefits Package

RCSB PDB is a friendly and collaborative working environment with 
excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this 
academic position offers New Jersey state benefits and a faculty-level 
salary. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and 
retirement plan options.

For more details about state and university benefits, see our employee 
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        About RCSB PDB:

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fundamental biology, biomedicine, bioengineering, and energy sciences. 
Our work involves data analysis, integration, transformation, and 
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ability to search and explore the PDB data archive. Solutions are 
implemented using a wide range of components developed and maintained 
in-house, in addition to third-party tools, libraries, frameworks and 
technologies.

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