Director, Software Engineering
1 day ago
101 Avenue of the Americas
New York , NY 10013
United States
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead our dynamic software engineering team within our Genomics Center. This role will involve overseeing a team of 15 talented engineers and collaborating with researchers to develop cutting-edge software solutions that drive genomic research and data analysis. NYGC software engineers work directly with scientists to build and maintain applications that organize, process, and visualize the more than 24 terabytes of sequencing data our researchers produce daily. This position will report to the Chief Information Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a passion for genomics, and experience in managing diverse teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership
● Architect and execute a comprehensive strategy for modernizing or replacing legacy applications.
● Drive the design and implementation of scalable software systems for genomic data processing and analysis utilizing agile methodologies to enhance adaptability.
● Prioritize technical debt resolution while ensuring delivery of ongoing business needs.
● Champion best practices and technical excellence in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
● Provide hands-on technical expertise, guiding the team in implementing scalable, future-proof solutions.
● Establish and maintain rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of software applications.
● Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of agile practices, innovation, and collaboration.
● Oversee recruitment, performance management, and professional development of team members.
● Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with software engineers to mentor, ensure task completion, and address concerns.
● Remove obstacles and continuously enhance team quality and productivity.
● Assess resource levels across teams, ensuring adequate skills and experience are available to meet current and anticipated workloads.
● Inspire team cohesion and ensure buy-in to the Center’s vision.
● Promote an environment of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and teamwork. - Strategic Planning
● Develop and execute a strategic vision for software engineering within the Genomics Center, aligning with organizational goals.
● Stay current with genomics and computational biology advancements, assessing their implications for software development.
● Communicate effectively with stakeholders to materialize the vision and strategy for the systems roadmap.
● Communicate progress and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders, advocating for the software engineering team's needs and contributions. - Operations
● Ensure operational goals are timely while prioritizing technical debt and larger strategic initiatives.
● Develop and maintain processes to support stable and dependable growth, meeting the increasing business demands.
● Coordinate process improvements focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, addressing areas such as data organization and vendor management.
● Escalate blockers to management, providing summaries and proposed workarounds to maintain business continuity.
● Set daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly engineering priorities to balance long-term development goals with immediate client needs. - Project Management
● Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
● Lead the team with an agile mindset, emphasizing adaptability, innovation, and efficient workflows.
● Serve as Product Manager, translating customer requests and business directives into actionable User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
Requirements
Position Requirements
● Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, or equivalent experience required; an advanced degree is a plus.
● Experience: A minimum of 15 years of proven software engineering experience, including expertise in mission-critical and 24/7 applications.
● Technical Proficiency: Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP), genomics pipelines (WDL, Nextflow, Cromwell), basic database architecture, and big data technologies.
● Project Management: Ability to drive multiple critical initiatives at both strategic and tactical levels across the portfolio.
● Leadership: Strong track record of managing technical teams, with a demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of large-scale software systems.
● Communication: Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to engage directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into actionable software requirements.
● Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions with incomplete information and delivering results promptly.
● Team Building: Exceptional facilitation and team-building skills that foster collaboration and innovation.
● Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
● Genomics Knowledge: Familiarity with genomic data analysis, bioinformatics tools, and relevant databases is advantageous, but not mandatory.
The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the-art analytics, and the development of genomic tools.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to NYGC’s core mission. We strive to create a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or religion. We believe that when people of various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives work together in an inclusive and equitable environment we gain new and valuable perspectives that otherwise would have been missed.
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