Lead Software Developer (Biobank) - Finland

at  BC Platforms

BC Platforms is looking for a new member to join our experienced and highly talented Software Development team that builds software platforms aimed at utilizing genomic and clinical data for healthcare organizations, research institutions, pharmaceutical groups, and laboratories around the world.
Our team works in cooperation with industry-leading cloud partners and life scientists so this is a unique opportunity to learn about the newest trends and technologies inside the multidisciplinary field of HIT (Healthcare Information Technology). We are a diverse community of scientists, bioinformaticians, engineers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists that share the same mission for 25+ years across continents.

WHO WE ARE

BC Platforms is a global leader in building data networks for the life sciences industry and providing versatile technology platforms for research and precision medicine, accelerating the translation of innovations into clinical practice.
We convert complex biological information collected in the healthcare setting into actionable insights. With our innovative technology, we are creating a patient centric infinity loop between the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Data we generate, harmonize, and manage from diverse biobanks and healthcare institutions is made accessible for pharmaceutical and biotech companies to enhance their core strengths in research and development. In parallel, we enable stratification of patients towards targeted therapies, delivering on the promise of more personalized healthcare. The invaluable insights from real-world data, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platform, form an infinite loop where research accelerates discovery, discoveries enhance treatment, and treatment optimizes care.
Founded in 1997 from a MIT Whitehead project spinoff, we have a strong scientific heritage underpinned by over 25 years of working in close collaboration with a network of leading researchers, developers, and industry partners. We have global operations with our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, R&D in Espoo, Finland, and Singapore, as well as a presence in London, UK, Lund, Sweden, Paris and Toulouse, France and Boston, USA.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION:

The Lead Software Developer will design and develop new features and functionalities for our software that we provide to our customers. The whole codebase including frontend, backend, database and integrated services will be covered. In this role one will work in close collaboration with other developers, Product Managers and QA. The focus of the work is on Biobanking solution.
The software is developed with modern React.js framework with a global customer base of researchers, scientists, and other professional level users. As we are working in a highly evolving field of science, we are often addressing completely new challenges and turning complex workflows with big data into simple and beautiful user experiences.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE:

• BSc. or MSc. in Computer Science, Software Development or similar degree
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development
• Capability to understand complex use cases with scientifically oriented professional customer base (research, pharma, bioinformatics) and ability to create user-persona driven software application
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot framework for building robust back-end services.
• Expertise in front-end development using React, including proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, state management, and component-based architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of Microservices Architecture and designing RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Security for implementing security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT, SSO, and user authentication/authorization
• Experience in Java and UI framework (e.g. React)
• Understanding of dockerization and/or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with SQL database design and efficient use of it
• Excellent English communication skills both in written and verbally
• Bonus if you have experience in:
• Knowledge of Biobanking or strong interest in learning about Biobanking (e.g. sample management, consent management, auditing etc.Familiarity with healthcare and omics data
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  No need to tick every box, believe in yourself and apply! We only wish that you have the willingness to learn new technologies. If you have public projects, please mention them in your application.