Help define the future of the RCSB Protein Data Bank as the Senior Java Web Developer at the University of California, San Diego. With over 300,000 unique users from over 160 countries around the world, the RCSB PDB is one of the worldwide leading Biological Databases. As the Senior Java Web Developer, you will be able to demonstrate your abilities at both web development and database design. You will not only help define and meet new goals, but guarantee the site continues to meet its 24/7/365 uptime requirements.
As a Senior Java Web Developer you will provide senior-level expertise and leadership in enhancing the RCSB PDB website, data access layer, and data warehouse. You will help set standards for project management and software engineering practices. You will ensure cutting-edge web development and database design and architectures are employed. You will help translate new and emergent requirements for the website into actionable strategic plans as well as aid in selecting the best web technologies and architectures for the PDB site. You will be a part of, and help sustain, the RCSB's established history of bringing high quality information in a reliable and dependable way to our large user community.
Qualifications
- MS Degree in Computer Science; or comparable combination of education and experience with considerable focus in web development and software architecture.
- Established proven work experience in the role of a developer and architect on medium to large size database-driven web applications and web services using Java EE technology and standards.
- Advanced experience with RDBMS such as MySQL and NoSQL databases, including experience in data modeling and object-relational mapping with tools such as Hibernate or EJB3.
- Advanced experience developing the presentation layer of a dynamic, database-driven web application using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, XML, Java. Experience resolving browser and cross-platform compatibility issues.
- Advanced experience in an agile software development environment and test-driven design. Experience with build tools such as Maven and Ant, continuous integration systems such as Cruise Control, web applications testing with tools such as Selenium, and project tracking tools such as Jira or Mylyn.
- Background in scientific software development is a plus.
The successful candidate will be located at the University of California San Diego. For more information about UCSD, please visit http://www.ucsd.edu/. As part of the University of California, we offer a generous benefits package plus many educational opportunities.
Apply online here.
