Web Application Specialist

We are seeking a Web Application Specialist to develop online data sharing solutions, particularly the Bento Platform, supporting projects in genomics, epigenomics, and life science. Responsibilities include designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining high-quality interactive web applications and server-side applications. The ideal candidate has experience with JavaScript (React/TypeScript), Python, PostgreSQL, and Docker, as well as a strong understanding of web application development, including user experience, interface design, and coding best practices.

Requirements

• Design, build, test, deploy, monitor and maintain high-quality interactive web applications using TypeScript with React
• Develop server-side applications (APIs) and scripts, such as back-end data services and quality control pipelines, using Python
• Focus on user experience, intuitive interfaces and interaction layers to create user-friendly web pages and applications
• Ensure implementation is done using the best coding practices, including documentation, unit testing, etc.
• Contribute in technological research and the prototyping of new clinical/genomics data services
• Setup and maintain automation tools for testing, continuous integration & delivery
• Optimise code when needed while making use of good software practices
• Use an issue tracking system to document tasks, issues and bugs, and their resolution status throughout sprints
• Ensure that all finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings along with the constraints set by development and design
• Contribute to the code review process

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) 'Summer Fridays' - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits