Research Software Engineer

• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - M-F 8:30-5

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

The Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Shared Resource(BBSR) is seeking a Research Software Engineer to support cancer research by developing reliable, scalable, and reproducible tools. BBSR is a multidisciplinary group that includes statisticians, bioinformaticians, informaticians, and data scientists who work collaboratively with investigators across Moffitt Cancer Center. The team provides expertise in study design, complex data analysis, data management and integration, and development of computational and data visualization tools for research projects, grant applications, and clinical trials.

The Research Software Engineer works independently to design, analyze, architect, build, and test software solutions focused on biological and medical data, and research participant-facing mobile applications. This role offers opportunities to develop applications that directly support scientific discovery and grant development. The position spans the full software development lifecycle and involves close collaboration with a wide range of scientific and technical stakeholders.

• Build cutting-edge informatics pipelines and database solutions for large-scale research data.
• Develop software applications to process and integrate omics datasets.
• Create visualization tools that reveal insights from big data.
• Design and optimize databases and platforms for seamless access and annotation.
• Develop front-end and back-end solutions for mobile and web applications.

• Will have a minimum of (5) years of experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, and database design. Alternatively, 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong preference for experience in mobile development and distributed computing.
• Previous experience working in healthcare environments is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare data, particularly oncology-related data, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with public health policy, healthcare operations, and HIPAA compliance is considered a valuable asset.

• Shape the Future: Design and build innovative web and backend applications using the latest frameworks and APIs, directly supporting breakthroughs in cancer research.
• Engineer Data Excellence: Architect and manage secure, high-performance databases—your work will ensure data integrity and power discoveries that matter.
• Drive Automation & Reliability: Lead the way in automating deployments and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring our research tools are always reliable and ready for the next challenge.
• Champion Security: Safeguard sensitive data and research by implementing best-in-class security practices and proactively resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with world-class scientists, clinicians, and technical teams to…