Junior Software Developer

3Brain is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for lifes complexities. We are ambitious fast-growing and love to explore. The companys cutting-edge products are used in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. 3Brain is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich has a Discovery Unit and production site in Genova Italy and an operational unit in the US.

We are looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Object Oriented Programming skills and experience or interest in statistical analysis and front-end development for scientific data visualization. The role includes supporting users on the software and managing user manuals and documentation for customers. The candidate will be part of our growing software team shaping the future of our products. Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to design develop and maintain high-quality code in based programming Design and implement strategies to manage high-volume data (e.g. data pipelines caching indexing and efficient file formats) to enable fast visualisation filtering and export of results.
• Develop statistical postprocessing algorithms and data manipulation strategies aimed for visualization purposes by means of graphs diagrams to facilitate data interpretation and understanding the results.
• Develop GUI and bioanalytical tools for scientific data representation and visualisation implementing plots diagrams and UX components that help users explore data interpret results and make decisions.
• Develop GUI tools and components to support and facilitate the user experience handling the results and customizing the representationWrite and maintain technical documentation and user manuals producing clear step-by-step instructions reference material and visuals that support both new and advanced users.
• Collaborate in developing and implementing solutions to address errors enhance software performance and improve user experience.
• Contribute to the development of test protocols sequential (manual) and/or automated testing procedures and perform execution to ensure thorough testing of applications before user distribution.
• Document code to facilitate internal understandability and management document technical deliverables through use cases and specifications preparation of reports for example on problems encountered by customers and on the software life cycle.
• Collaborate with fellow bioinformatics data analysts and developers in scientific and technical activities related to the Companys products such as for example experimenting with new algorithms researching the most up-to-date bioinformatics data manipulation tools and supporting in the analysis of data collected by customers.
• Adhere to company standards best practices and regulatory requirements during the development process.
• Write and maintain technical documentation and user manuals producing clear step-bystep instructions reference material and visuals that support both new and advanced users.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in bio-informatics ICT Engineering informatics bioengineering or similar.
• 2 years of experience in Object Oriented Programming (preferrable C# Java) and/or front-end development through GUI/UX tools (preferrable data oriented).
• Good English language skills also written communication skills with an ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible language.
• Collaborative problem-solving ability action-oriented and results-focused.
• Applicant must have an EU residence permit.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong preference is given to candidates who have expertise or experience with biological data particularly those specialising in neurobiology and focusing on data representation or visualisation.
• Candidates with experience in C# technologies.
• Knowledge/experience with graphic and sw tools used in technical writing (e.g. Retype MadCap Flare GraphPad Prism) for creating visuals diagrams and structured content.

• A dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others.
• A young fast-growing company with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Working place: Genova Italy. It is a wonderful Mediterranean city with and incredible history located at the heart of nearby world-renowned places Cinque Terre or Milan the fashion and business hub of Italy.

To apply send your CV and short motivation letter to hr(at)3brain(dot)com subject: Junior Software Developer. Your CV and/or motivation letter must indicate whether you have EU citizenship/work permit or not. It is mandatory that you clarify this.