Natera is looking to solve the business and technical problem of developing a custom lab software solution for a high-throughput laboratory by hiring a Senior Software Engineer.
Requirements
- Proven experience with programming languages such as Python, React, and TypeScript.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL programming, with a preference for MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Proficiency in leveraging AWS services, including Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, and Glue.
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Proficiency in messaging frameworks such as Kafka.
- Strong quality assurance mindset with a commitment to delivering robust and reliable software.
- Experience building custom Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or Laboratory Execution Systems (LES).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable services that support the diverse activities of a high-throughput laboratory.
- Develop both front-end and back-end applications.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
- Develop comprehensive unit tests to ensure high code quality.
- Collaborate closely with end-users and product managers to iterate on requirements and deliverables.
- Optimize architecture and infrastructure on the AWS cloud platform for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, conduct thorough root cause analysis, and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.
Other
- 7+ years of experience in developing software applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
- Able to visit the labs in San Carlos, CA or Austin, TX occasionally to facilitate direct observation of the software in the lab and obtain real-time user feedback.
