Job Title: Software Developer- Genomics
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Location: Genomics Laboratory
Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics
Job Type: Full Time
Job Terms: Two years renewable Contract
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and execute projects to analyze molecular variation from next-
generation sequencing and other genomics-related technologies.
• Engage in user experience, system design and specifications, development,
testing, debugging, documentation, and support.
• Develop tools including APIs and web interfaces used to interpret omics
datasets. Implement solutions to improve analysis workflow efficiency.
• Improve standardization of data resources of various types, including
genomic, other omics, phenotype, and associated metadata; review results
and feedback to implement continuous development, present results and
progress at the team and other meetings.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of the software solutions.
• Document software functionalities and user guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related
field and five (5) years of related experience
• Programming proficiency with two of the following languages: JavaScript,
Python, Java, C++, C#, Ruby, Go, Rust, and PHP.
• Proficient with modern testing methodologies in the unit, integration, system
testing, architectural modeling, and domain-driven design.
• Proficient in working in a Unix, Mac, or Windows environment, developing
web applications or micro-services, and architectural intelligence (AI) with the
ability to train models.
• Experience with containers, container orchestration, and agile development
practices along with continuous integration.
• Familiarity with genomics data and molecular diagnostic use cases, database
technologies, infrastructure-as-code, continuous deployment, test-driven
development, and data management of large data sets with an interest in
patient care.
Application Procedures:
All suitable qualified and interested individuals should submit sealed applications
accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents, detailed
Curriculum Vita with telephone and e-mail contacts, Recent Passport size, and
National ID should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Health, P.O.BOX 7272, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala.
Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters
Security Registry in room No.A.102 between 8:am-5.00 pm working days not
later than Friday 17th May 2024 at 5:00pm