Database Developer
Apply NowCompany: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46227
Description:
One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for NIH Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.
The Database Developer serves as a key player in the Scalable Compute Archive (SCA) team at the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. The SCA, both a software suite and the team that manages it, builds, delivers, and operates customized web applications integrated with secure data management systems and scientific software application pipelines. The team partners with research groups taking on their data management to enable them to become better data stewards. The SCA offers many solutions in support of researchers, labs and centers at IU. Primarily, this involves custom web applications providing researchers with a simple, automated interfaces to complex cyberinfrastructure, be it IU's storage resources, the Scholarly Data Archive, IU's supercomputing clusters, or compute resources on our own hardware infrastructure. This allows researchers to focus on the science, rather than the technical hurdles inherent to such systems.
Job Summary
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Required
Required
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$84,752.00 - $89,752.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Information Technology
Job Family: Database Admin & Development
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [redacted] or by visiting IUPD.
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The Database Developer serves as a key player in the Scalable Compute Archive (SCA) team at the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. The SCA, both a software suite and the team that manages it, builds, delivers, and operates customized web applications integrated with secure data management systems and scientific software application pipelines. The team partners with research groups taking on their data management to enable them to become better data stewards. The SCA offers many solutions in support of researchers, labs and centers at IU. Primarily, this involves custom web applications providing researchers with a simple, automated interfaces to complex cyberinfrastructure, be it IU's storage resources, the Scholarly Data Archive, IU's supercomputing clusters, or compute resources on our own hardware infrastructure. This allows researchers to focus on the science, rather than the technical hurdles inherent to such systems.
Job Summary
- Provides advanced design, development, and implementation of databases with an emphasis on performance, security, and stability; determines technical feasibility and design solutions related to advanced hardware and software requirements; conducts and leads related planning, programming, data modeling, data flow diagramming, structural design, and testing.
- Consults and provides advanced solutions for technical design and configuration of new or altered databases.
- May contribute to committees and communities of practice to share and improve database development practices across the university; provides a high level of consultation and mentoring to other groups and staff on the use of database technologies and software.
- Makes recommendations to improve, as well as implements, testing, quality assurance, and documentation protocols and procedures for database development projects and/or activities; fixes complex problems and resolves issues accordingly.
- Develops formal and informal training approaches for newly acquired software and hardware tools.
- Provides advanced-level research/analysis and stays up-to-date on new industry database development standards, approaches, and/or best practices; evaluates and makes recommendations to leadership for implementing new development practices.
- May serve as project lead; often provides guidance to junior peers.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in computer science, information systems, or related field
- Master's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or related field.
Required
- 5 years of database planning, design, development or related experience.
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$84,752.00 - $89,752.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Information Technology
Job Family: Database Admin & Development
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [redacted] or by visiting IUPD.
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