Front End Developer SD2 (Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology)
Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
Position
Summary:
Berkeley Lab's Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division has an opening for a Front End Developer. As part of the KBase implementation team, you will help design, implement, test, and evaluate user-facing features of KBase. The developer along with the user engagement team will build and test interfaces with various user groups to enhance usability and functionality.
What You Will Do:
Work with the product and implementation teams to design and code the KBase user-facing platform, including specifications for optimal user experience. This platform is comprised of:
The KBase Narrative Interface (based on the Jupyter Notebook).
The KBase data interfaces (for sharing, displaying and accessing biological data).
The KBase apps (UI elements that wrap complex bioinformatics workflows).
The KBase user and social tools (for individuals to access their data and narratives and to share their work with others in the system).
Assist in defining standards and process for collecting user-based usability data from a variety of testing processes, both from team members and community KBase users.
Develop and maintains documentation describing the design of the KBase UI/UX model. These must cover the overall architecture as well as usage information for those developing or integrating tools into KBase.
Regularly take initiative to transfer technical and functional knowledge to teammates, colleagues, and users of the KBase platform.
Be on the forefront of understanding useful data engineering tools and best practices.
Write tested, maintainable code to support all of the above.
Fulfill other assignments and projects as directed by the KBase management.
What is Required:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computational biology, or equivalent experience and 2 years' experience in designing and developing web front-ends using such technologies as: Javascript, .Net, JSP/JSF, AJAX, REST, CSS, HTML.
Proven track record of designing high-quality UI/UX systems focused on complex data interaction, analysis and collaboration. Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Ember, React, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to test and debug code in the development and browser environments.
Demonstrated experience to write high-performance, readable/reusable code for UI components which work across multiple browsers.
Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability for improving the product, user experience, code quality.
Proven track record of developing software in large, collaborative teams following modern best practices.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly distributed, interdisciplinary teams.
Practical experience with agile software development practices.
Excellent coordination and project management skills to handle complex projects.
Additional
Qualifications:
Prior experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience working with scientific datasets and developing data visualization tools.
Experience with UI testing and user-centered design.
Familiarity with biology and bioinformatics systems.
Experience using the Jupyter Notebook platform and/or developing for it (e.g. building notebook extensions or custom visualizations).
Experience deploying production systems in a cloud environment, with the ability to respond elastically to highly dynamic usage patterns.
Knowledge of open source software development practices and community standards.
Experience leading, managing and mentoring technical teams.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a full time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work will be primarily performed at West Berkeley Biocenter (Potter St.) Bldg. 977, 717 Potter St., Berkeley, CA.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click here to view the poster and supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Position
Summary:
Berkeley Lab's Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division has an opening for a Front End Developer. As part of the KBase implementation team, you will help design, implement, test, and evaluate user-facing features of KBase. The developer along with the user engagement team will build and test interfaces with various user groups to enhance usability and functionality.
What You Will Do:
Work with the product and implementation teams to design and code the KBase user-facing platform, including specifications for optimal user experience. This platform is comprised of:
The KBase Narrative Interface (based on the Jupyter Notebook).
The KBase data interfaces (for sharing, displaying and accessing biological data).
The KBase apps (UI elements that wrap complex bioinformatics workflows).
The KBase user and social tools (for individuals to access their data and narratives and to share their work with others in the system).
Assist in defining standards and process for collecting user-based usability data from a variety of testing processes, both from team members and community KBase users.
Develop and maintains documentation describing the design of the KBase UI/UX model. These must cover the overall architecture as well as usage information for those developing or integrating tools into KBase.
Regularly take initiative to transfer technical and functional knowledge to teammates, colleagues, and users of the KBase platform.
Be on the forefront of understanding useful data engineering tools and best practices.
Write tested, maintainable code to support all of the above.
Fulfill other assignments and projects as directed by the KBase management.
What is Required:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computational biology, or equivalent experience and 2 years' experience in designing and developing web front-ends using such technologies as: Javascript, .Net, JSP/JSF, AJAX, REST, CSS, HTML.
Proven track record of designing high-quality UI/UX systems focused on complex data interaction, analysis and collaboration. Advanced experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Ember, React, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to test and debug code in the development and browser environments.
Demonstrated experience to write high-performance, readable/reusable code for UI components which work across multiple browsers.
Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability for improving the product, user experience, code quality.
Proven track record of developing software in large, collaborative teams following modern best practices.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly distributed, interdisciplinary teams.
Practical experience with agile software development practices.
Excellent coordination and project management skills to handle complex projects.
Additional
Qualifications:
Prior experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience working with scientific datasets and developing data visualization tools.
Experience with UI testing and user-centered design.
Familiarity with biology and bioinformatics systems.
Experience using the Jupyter Notebook platform and/or developing for it (e.g. building notebook extensions or custom visualizations).
Experience deploying production systems in a cloud environment, with the ability to respond elastically to highly dynamic usage patterns.
Knowledge of open source software development practices and community standards.
Experience leading, managing and mentoring technical teams.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a full time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work will be primarily performed at West Berkeley Biocenter (Potter St.) Bldg. 977, 717 Potter St., Berkeley, CA.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click here to view the poster and supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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