Systems Programmer/Analyst

The Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CCBB) at Indiana University School of Medicine is committed to conducting outstanding basic, clinical and translational research that promotes advanced computation and informatics approaches to increase the overall understanding of normal and disease-associated biological processes, drug development and therapeutic responses. The Scalable Compute Archive (SCA) team builds, delivers, and operates customized full-stack web applications integrated with secure data management systems and scientific software pipelines. We partner with research groups across Indiana University and beyond to help them manage, process, and share data responsibly, enabling better data stewardship and accelerating discovery. Job Summary As a Full Stack Developer in the SCA team ,the individual will design, build, and maintain robust web applications and data services supporting large-scale scientific research. Department Specific Responsibilities Collaborates closely with researchers, data engineers, and systems administrators to create secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions for managing research data and computational workflows. Designs, prototypes, and develops full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React) and RESTful Application Programming Interface (APIs). Designs and implements intuitive, accessible, and responsive user interfaces with a strong emphasis on usability and visual clarity. Collaborates with stakeholders to translate complex research workflows into elegant, user-centered UI designs. Improves and maintains existing applications and infrastructure. Develops and tests distributed systems that process and deliver large research datasets. Implements secure authentication, authorization, and data access controls. Writes and maintains unit and integration tests, CI/CD workflows, and end-user documentation. General Responsibilities Provides advanced analysis and programming related to the design, development, and support of systems. Consults with stakeholder(s) to define system requirements, problems, and proposals; provides leadership for detailed studies, for presenting detailed requirements/designs to stakeholder(s); obtains agreement and approval for proposed updates/changes. Conducts advanced systems studies that include feasibility, conceptual design, cost/benefit analysis, and development/implementation planning; may prepare estimates of resource requirements in terms of time, cost, and equipment for systems design, as well as programming. Prepares conversion and systems implementation plans and schedules; writes specialized routines and modules for application systems and follows through to insure that systems are successfully implemented. Leads in the documentation of systems analysis and programming efforts (changes, new functionality, issues/problem resolution). Researches and stays up-to-date on systems analysis and programming best practices, tools, and approaches; disseminates information to team members and junior peers to promote best practices as appropriate. Collaborates and contributes on committees in sharing and improving systems analysis and programming practices across the university. May serve as project lead; often provides guidance and support to junior peers. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related field.) WORK EXPERIENCE Required 5 years of systems programming/analysis or related experience. Preferred Familiarity with front-end build tools and workflows (Vite, Webpack, ESLint). Experience with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and translating design mockups into production-ready code. Experience with Docker or containerized deployments. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) or research computing clusters. Experience supporting research data management systems or data pipelines. Interest in open-source software and collaborative academic environments. SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Preferred Strong fundamentals in User Interface (UI)/ User Experience (UX) design principles, responsive layout, and accessibility (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)). Expertise in modern Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) (Flexbox, Grid, variables, preprocessors such as Sass) and UI component libraries or design systems (e.g., Vuetify, Tailwind). Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React) and Node.js. Experience building and consuming REST APIs with token-based authentication. Familiarity with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and document (MongoDB) databases. Competency in Python for backend development and scripting. Proficient with version control and git-based workflows. Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling unfamiliar technical challenges. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure . Job Classification Career Level: Advanced FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Information Technology Job Family: Sys Admin, Engineer & Program Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . 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Created: 2026-03-15