Software Developer at RCSB PDB

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting TitleSoftware Developer at RCSB PDBDepartmentQuantitative Biomedicine InstSalary Details$86,000-$125,000Offer InformationThe final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefitsLife insurance coverageEmployee discounts programsFor detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting SummaryRCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated software developer with experience in database administration and domain experience in computer science or relevant certification. This position will involve collaboration with wwPDB scientists and software developers in a collaborative team environment. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should be interested in structural biological data and enjoy engaging with other programmers and scientists in a collaborative team environment.Position StatusFull TimePosting Number26FA0738Posting Open Date08/26/2026Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or relevant certification DB administration skills in MySQL, MongoDB, and MariaDBCertifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity Experience with software development in Python programming and shell scripting Experience with creating and updating DB schemas with complex relationships Experience with DB data manipulations (loading, performance measurement, backup)Preferred QualificationsAdditional skills are a plus: Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and data models Experience working with a DBMS in both on-cloud and on-premise environments Experience in C++ programming Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsEquipment UtilizedWorkstation/laptopPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOnsite in academic and collaborative working environmentOverviewResponsibilities:Perform weekly update processes for updating PDB archivesMonitor weekly update performance and implement changes for improvementExtend and maintain new content types in the PDB archivesBuild and support database systems of high availability and qualityIndexing and query performance tuningMonitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches and update versions when requiredUse high-speed transaction recovery techniques for database backupsDesign, development, and deployment of modern data-intensive scientific applicationsAnalysis, refactoring and adaptation of legacy code to conform to new architecture designsDebugging, testing, troubleshootingStatementRCSBPDB is located at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this academic position offers New Jersey state benefits. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.For more details about state and university benefits, see our employee benefits page.About RCSBPDBThe work at RCSBPDB (rcsb.org) focuses on data processing, validation, integration, and transformation, and the presentation and visualization of data using complex interactive graphical user interfaces. An important aspect is to provide users with high quality data and the ability to download, search, and explore the PDB data archive. Solutions are implemented using a wide range of components developed and maintained in-house, in addition to third-party tools, libraries, frameworks and technologies.See Why Join Us at Posting Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants should provide a cover letter relating their research and career interests to this position, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Start date flexible.Quick Link to PostingCampusRutgers University-New BrunswickHome Location CampusBusch (RU-New Brunswick)CityPiscatawayStateNJLocation Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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