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Software Developer at RCSB PDB

Piscataway, NJ, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $110,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year

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Skills

Biomedicine
Taxes
Life Insurance
Computer Science
Database Administration
MySQL
MongoDB
Software Development
Python
Shell Scripting
Backup
Cloud Computing
C++
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Laptop
High Availability
Performance Tuning
Recovery
Database
Backup Administration
Code Refactoring
Debugging
Professional Development
Jersey
Data Processing
Presentations
Visualization
Interfaces
Research
Curriculum
SAP BASIS
Recruiting
Collaboration
Partnership
Military
Cellular
Testing
Law

Biomedicine
Taxes
Life Insurance
Computer Science
Database Administration
MySQL
MongoDB
Software Development
Python
Shell Scripting
Backup
Cloud Computing
C++
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Laptop
High Availability
Performance Tuning
Recovery
Database
Backup Administration
Code Refactoring
Debugging
Professional Development
Jersey
Data Processing
Presentations
Visualization
Interfaces
Research
Curriculum
SAP BASIS
Recruiting
Collaboration
Partnership
Military
Cellular
Testing
Law

Summary

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Software Developer at RCSB PDB

Department
Quantitative Biomedicine Inst

Salary Details
$110,000-$160,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

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Posting Summary

RCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated software developer with experience in database administration and domain experience in computer science or relevant certification. This position will involve collaboration with wwPDB scientists and software developers in a collaborative team environment. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should be interested in structural biological data and enjoy engaging with other programmers and scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
26FA0738

Posting Open Date
08/26/2026

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or relevant certification
DB administration skills in MySQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity
Experience with software development in Python programming and shell scripting
Experience with creating and updating DB schemas with complex relationships
Experience with DB data manipulations (loading, performance measurement, backup)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional skills are a plus:
Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and data models
Experience working with a DBMS in both on-cloud and on-premise environments
Experience in C++ programming
Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Equipment Utilized

Workstation/laptop

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Onsite in academic and collaborative working environment

Overview

Responsibilities:

? Perform weekly update processes for updating PDB archives

? Monitor weekly update performance and implement changes for improvements

? Extend and maintain new content types in the PDB archives

? Build and support database systems of high availability and quality

? Indexing and query performance tuning

? Monitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches and update versions when required

? Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques for database backups

? Design, development, and deployment of modern data-intensive scientific applications

? Analysis, refactoring and adaptation of legacy code to conform to new architecture designs

Debugging, testing, troubleshooting

Statement

RCSB PDB is located at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this academic position offers New Jersey state benefits. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

For more details about state and university benefits, see our employee benefits page.

About RCSB PDB

The work at RCSB PDB (rcsb.org) focuses on data processing, validation, integration, and transformation, and the presentation and visualization of data using complex interactive graphical user interfaces. An important aspect is to provide users with high quality data and the ability to download, search, and explore the PDB data archive. Solutions are implemented using a wide range of components developed and maintained in-house, in addition to third-party tools, libraries, frameworks and technologies.

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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should provide a cover letter relating their research and career interests to this position, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Start date flexible.

Quick Link to Posting
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Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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