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Job Description

Everyone’s unique health journey is informed by data. Join us as we translate today's discoveries into tomorrow's medicine!

The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Research Software Engineer is a key contributor to the AIM Program research team. Under the supervision of Principal Investigator and Research Scientist Dr. Raj Makkar and in collaboration with other scientists, physicians and engineers, the Research Software Engineer is responsible for the development of machine learning software methods in support of designated research project objectives.

Responsible for application development supporting business objectives while providing mid-level expertise in software development lifecycle phases from concept and design to testing. Analyses, designs and builds component-based applications including introduction of an application layer, modeling techniques, component and object-oriented design, complex algorithmic coding, and systematic approaches to application integration. Works on new and existing applications. Performs hands-on coding and assists in architecting solutions. May serve as liaison to internal customers, research groups and various business support areas.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Designs, specifies, and builds component-based applications, including application analysis, modeling techniques, component and object-oriented design, complex algorithmic coding, and a systematic approach to application integration

+ Designs, develops, and supports applications written in various programming languages using current and new development technology including J2EE, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, HTML, XML and Oracle. Has a solid understanding of web application development technologies and frameworks, including ASP.NET and Node.js.

+ Scopes, implements, tests and deploys new features and versions of core applications, databases and utilities. Use GitHub for version control and code management, including committing, branching, merging, and resolving conflicts. Use Jira to track and manage tasks, bugs, and feature requests.

+ Debugs and maintains deployments of core applications, databases and utilities.

+ Creates enhancements to primary and supporting websites, web applications and infrastructures.

+ Creates component/subsystem documentation. Produces design and technical specifications as needed for technical documentation.

+ Translates customer requirements, recommends system solutions, and formulates detailed specifications from which programs are written. Works closely with business partners to produce quality products that meet business needs.

+ Provides and supports technology infrastructure.

+ Liaisons with end users, research groups and other business support areas.

+ Participates in design and technical meetings. Provides technical documentation to internal business and design teams.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

+ 4+ years of programming experience (academic and/or employment)

+ 3+ years of experience managing application design, software development, maintenance.

+ 2+ years of experience in image processing, interactive imaging applications and/or computer vision.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent organization skills and very detail-oriented; learns new tasks quickly; self-motivated; works well independently with minimal supervision; works well with others; able to multitask.

+ Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

**Req ID** : 5129

**Working Title** : Programmer/Analyst - Heart Institute - Makkar Lab

**Department** : Heart Institute

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Information Technology

**Job Specialty** : Software/App Development

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $94,390.40 - $151,028.80

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.