UI Web Developer

Lead Software Engineer, User Interface, GWT

  • Full-time permanent
  • Location: Cambridge, MA
    • Timing: Immediate

Job description:

Early stage Pharma Software startup funded by a top institutional investor is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with solid experience building complex GWT-based Web Applications.

The company is offering an early-stage opportunity to define and build a world-class platform for use in the drug discovery industry. The platform enables researchers and business development executives to identify promising genes and compounds earlier in the development cycle.

Compensation is a potential mix of base salary, stock options and full benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • ·Passionate about delivering the best possible experience to customers in the Pharma and Biotechnology industry.
  • ·Design and build a scalable web application on top of the company’s Relay Engine platform .
  • ·Develop User Interfaces from complex wireframes visual prototypes to finished product.
  • ·Work with Visual Designers to help define and implement innovative new user experiences.
  • ·Work with senior management and company consultants to define new requirements for a rapidly growing customer base.
  • ·Estimating the level of effort and time required to implement solutions for new customers.
  • ·Developing proofs-of-concept to demonstrate the value of the Relay Engine for customers.
  • ·On-time delivery of high-quality code.

Requirements:

  • ·BS in Computer Science; MS a plus.
  • ·5-10 years programing experience.
  • ·Prior experience in a startup, with a strong desire to work for a dynamic startup company.
  • ·Significant Java development experience using Google’s Web Toolkit (GWT).
  • ·Expert knowledge of DHTML, XML, XML Parsing, JavaScript, CSS, XSL, XSLT and other Web 2.0 technologies .
  • ·Working knowledge of SQL query language and SQL data schemas.
  • ·Successful at working relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • ·Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Pluses:

  • ·Experience with enterprise search technologies, such as Lucene & Solr.
  • ·Familiar with Attivio UI Application API.
  • ·Experience working in the Pharma or Biotechnology industry.
  • ·Experience in Usability Studies (Human Factors).
  • ·Interest and ability doing information architecture.
  • ·Passing knowledge of data mining technologies, MeSH and Perl.

To apply:

  • ·Please send your resume in WORD or PDF format and availability to bhyde@relaytm.com
  • ·No recruiters please.