Python Django Developer

A Brief Overview

Responsible for creating and maintaining python pipelines and web applications using the Django framework and Python code. The candidate role will also extend to developing associated databases, ensuring rigorous validation, documentation, and version control linked to these applications. Adhering to standard software development practices, the candidate must be able to tackle complex issues, multitask effectively, and work both independently and collaborate and communicate well within a large and varied team, which includes lab technicians, physicians, and bioinformatics team members.

• Utilize the Django framework to develop and implement Python code.
• Employ software patterns for writing scalable, efficient code.
• Design, create, and implement web applications.
• Develop and manage relational databases.
• Execute database system management tasks (e.g., software installs, upgrades, configuration management, security, backup).
• Establish tests to identify and rectify software bugs.
• Engineer back-end components in a Linux environment, including scripts and cron jobs to enhance responsiveness and overall performance.
• Enhance existing system functionality.
• Implement security and data protection solutions.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the bioinformatics team.
• Coordinate with internal teams to grasp user requirements and offer technical solutions and Django application improvements based on user feedback.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.