About DNAstack At DNAstack, our mission is to power precision medicine by building software that breaks down barriers to responsible biomedical data sharing, discovery, and analysis. We develop cuttingedge technologies and industry standards to help researchers and clinicians analyze sequencing data and make faster, more accurate diagnoses. Our platform supports national and international networks tackling rare disease, cancer, infectious disease, and more. Were a small but mighty startup team working at the intersection of bioinformatics, cloud computing, and open science Role Overview DNAstack is looking for a Senior Software Developer who can take ownership of features from early concept to reliable production ready deliverables. You will collaborate closely with product, design and bioinformatics to help us design and develop products to power breakthrough discoveries in genomics and precision health. This role suits someone who thrives in a startup environment, enjoys solving complex problems, works closely with crossfunctional partners, and consistently delivers highquality, userfocused software. Responsibilities Own product functionality endtoend, from ideation and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Prototype, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services, APIs, and intuitive, performant user interfaces. Collaborate with crossfunctional partners to understand user needs and translate them into clear technical solutions. Proactively identify technical risks or weaknesses, recommend solutions, and lead architectural discussions to drive alignment. Architect services using wellestablished design patterns that support iterative development and future scalability. Diagnose and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues; research and recommend tools that best support business needs. Improve code quality through thoughtful code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. Contribute to team practices around documentation, high-quality product delivery, and strong engineering fundamentals. Technologies Were looking for strong background in at least a subset of the following technologies, and interest in learning the rest: Java (Spring Boot) TypeScript (Angular) Python Microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Databases and query engines (PostgreSQL, BigQuery, RedShift, Trino) Familiarity with AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub CoPilot) 12-factor Application Model Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience building and shipping production software Demonstrable understanding of systems, algorithms, and software design Ability to work in a fastpaced startup environment with a bias toward action, a willingness to learn new things, and a pragmatic approach to tradeoffs. Strong sense of ownership and a track record of driving projects independently, while thriving in a collaborative, teamoriented environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field Bonus Points Experience with dataintensive distributed systems Familiarity with genomics, healthcare and life sciences Comfort working across multiple services, languages, and codebases Experience with AI/ML technologies or integrating AI capabilities into production systems Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) Experience with Cromwell and WDL Where Youll Work This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work both remotely and from our Toronto office. This arrangement supports your needs and promotes a healthy worklife balance. To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. Benefits Three weeks vacation. Unlimited sick days. Health, dental and vision coverage. Remote friendly with flexible hours. Opportunity to participate in DNAstacks Employee Stock Option Program. Opportunity to contribute to open science and global datasharing efforts. Lets Talk If this role sounds like a fitand youre excited to help shape the future of genomic medicinewed love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Software Developer