Lead Applications Developer

Lead Applications Developer (Tarrytown, NY)

Regeneron Genetics Center LLC seeks a Lead Applications Developer (Tarrytown, NY) to build tools and APIs to interact with our vast amounts of genetic data. Create solutions across the entire stack from web applications to cloud based APIs and services using TypeScript, Python and AWS services. Generate innovative approaches to managing and querying big data. Develop decoupled UIs written in React. Engage with internal clients to understand use cases and gather feedback. Utilize AWS services such as Athena, Redshift, Aurora, Lambda, and ECS to develop containerized and serverless applications in the cloud. Coordinate and execute multiple initiatives in an agile environment. Coordinate cloud based (AWS) infrastructure with DevOps team. Monitor emerging technologies for strategic integration into our tech stack. Ensure alignment to architecture guidelines and frameworks related to logging, authentication, security, and error recovery. Local telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

SALARY: $189,592 per year

Job Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 6 years of IT experience. Must have experience with: Cloud-based architecture patterns along with React, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, MySQL/ PostgreSQL, and AWS Services such as Lambda, RDS, or ECS; Using modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks like React.js, Angular.js to design and develop web-based applications; Building cloud-native enterprise applications using AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and ECS; Backend development using Node.js to support RESTful APIs and microservices; Designing and managing relational databases using MySQL and PostgreSQL to support data intensive applications; Collaborating with DevOps engineers to implement CI/CD pipelines and manage infrastructure as a code using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CloudFormation; Developing data processing scripts and backend services using Python; Agile development environment, managing changing priorities while maintaining code quality and project timelines; Leading development initiatives and mentoring junior developers, including code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance within cross-functional teams; Working directly with stakeholders to translate technical needs into functional applications that enhance data workflows; and Evaluating and adopting emerging technologies to enhance the existing technical stack and support innovation. Must have an AWS Certified Developer certification.

Apply at Reference code: R43004

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