As a member of the informatics team, the Software Engineer/Developer will work with PI and bioinformaticians/data scientists/research associates to implement neuroimaging (MRI, DTI, MEG) machine learning/deep learning data mining algorithms and pipelines by designing both user- (clinicians, RAs,e tc) and/or automation-friendly software packages and applications.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Working with bioinformaticians and data scientists, design applications to implement machine learning/deep learning algorithms and pipelines developed by the bioinformaticians and data scientists for neuroimaging data mining, responsible for prototyping, developing, testing and deploying.
• Design user friendly applications in a clinical setting.
• Working with bioinformaticians and data scientists, design command-line applications easy for script integration and automation for researchers.
• Deploy appropriate solutions to optimize pipeline and application efficiency according to the computation architecture.
• Work closely with other senior lab members to identify the requirement for software/application designing tasks.
• Work closely with bioinformaticians and data scientists, perform regular functionality updates to the software packages and applications.
• Perform code review, maintenance and documentation.
• Create system architecture, documentation and user manual of the software packages and applications.
• Ensure and provide assistance to installation, configuration, and maintenance of development environments running on the platforms and on-premise computing platforms.
• Present designed applications and software packages to colleagues and clients.

What You’ll Need:

• M.Sc degree in computer science, engineering, software design, bioinformatics, computational biology or related disciplines preferred
• Familiar with Unix/Linux environment
• Strong scripting programming skills (at least one): C++, Python, Perl, Shell scripting
• Strong skills in web application/front end development framework (at least one): Shiny (R), Django (Python), Angular (Javascript)
• Source control: Git
• Ability to multitask
• Strong communication and presentation ability

Preference given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with iOS and/or Android application development
• Experience with high-performance computing and cloud computing
• Experience with R and matlab statistical language
• Statistics knowledge
• Machine learning and deep learning knowledge
• Experience working with MEG imaging and functional connectivity
• Neuroscience knowledge

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

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