Software Data Professional III

Job Title
Software Data Professional III


Requisition Number
RE51237


Working Title
SDPIII


Department Name
7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
49


Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MS



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Required Related Experience

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time in front of computer monitors, repetitive motion, may require lifting, pushing of objects up to 50lbs



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.



Job Summary

The Cancer Research Informatics Shared Resource at the Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Software/Data Professional III to lead cancer informatics software development efforts for the Markey Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position includes supervision and management of software developers. Duties include ensuring the implementation of effective, user-centered, secure coding practices and the continued technical development and support of critical software systems used by cancer center physician scientists, biostatisticians, and basic scientists. Ideal candidates will be passionate about bringing out the best in a team, providing first class research informatics support, and developing a work environment that values data privacy and security, effective software development practices, and personal respect among staff.

This position will have a remote work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

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IEBC (Internal Employment Being Considered)



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of batch processing, configuration management, and cloud orchestration techniques are essential. Well versed in software best practices, continuous integration and containerized solutions. Competency in high- and low-level programming languages (C/C++, Java, python, R) is essential along with basic management of large software systems and relational database architectures. Creating streamlined user interfaces for research design and visualization for research output are necessary. Superior communication skills coupled with an ability to navigate an academic environment and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels is key, leadership, supervision, customer service.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, or equivalent.



Deadline to Apply
08/14/2025


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