R Programmer

Company: Tech Observer
Location: Bothell
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
- Contribute and expand functionality to our internally developed R package. Coordinate with coworkers to ensure compatibility within code base.
- Test, debug and document software applications. Commit changes to git-based source version control.
- Consult with users and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met.
- Effectively communicate technical ideas to colleagues across functions and domains.
- Analyze data specification documents, design logic, and write coded ETL scripts in the R programming language.
- Maintain and ensure that ETL pipelines run as expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.S. or equivalent in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
- 1 year or more of software development work experience.
- Prior experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or a related life sciences industry.
- Fluency in the R programming environment and a comfort working in Linux.
- Proficient in good coding/software development best practices and the use of Git/GitHub.
- Python and SQL coding knowledge to support adjacent QC responsibilities.
- Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment.
- Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner.
- Excellent listening, time management, organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with workflow languages such as Airflow/Nextflow/Snakemake/CWL.
- Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS or Azure).
- Use of CI/CD integrations with GitHub.

Hard Skills:
1. R programming
2. Pharma, Health Care Data Familiarity

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