Junior Software Engineer DxD Hub
A*STAR Research
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Job Description
Junior Software Engineer (DDx), DxD Hub
The candidate will be attached to the Digital Health Solutions department. He/she will be involved in the development of software solutions through projects at DxD Hub. In this position, the candidate will gain exposure to the product development life cycle of software as medical device (SaMD), and a breadth of technologies and disease states in the digital health space.
Job Activities:
- Analyze and draft software specifications and other design elements based on product requirements.
- Create quick software prototypes for test-bedding of software for use case scenarios.
- Develop frontend and backend software for specific projects.
- Potentially work with various startups to develop web apps, mobile apps on Android or iOS platform for healthcare applications.
- Perform software documentation, verification testing, software validation, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure requirements are met.
- Liaise and coordinate with the team for software deployment and usability testing.
Work With Project Manager To:
- Conceptualize products with inputs from researchers, clinicians, and industry to design novel and clinically relevant digital health applications.
- Oversee product development, verification, and validation of digital health applications.
- Write software documentation in accordance with ISO 13485.
- Compile and communicate software development progress for milestone reviews with management.
- Support the research team in the execution of the project.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent.
- Some hands-on experience in software engineering and coding.
- Knowledge in Python, React JS, Django, Django REST API, React framework.
- Knowledge of software development and testing.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud architecture is a plus.
- Knowledge in app development on either Android or iOS platform is a plus.
- Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
- Able to work in cross-functional teams.
- Well-organized, with good interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and results-driven.
- Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
- Adaptable to work exigencies.
- Works well in a team and able to work independently.
- Prioritizes assigned tasks and manages time accordingly.
- Self-learner.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Key skills/competency:
- Software Engineering
- Python
- React JS
- Django
- Django REST API
- Frontend Development
- Backend Development
- App Development
- Software Testing
- Digital Health
How to Get Hired at A*STAR Research
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Python, React JS, Django, and software development experience.
- Showcase your projects: Include examples of frontend/backend development, app development, and any SaMD experience.
- Emphasize teamwork: Demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively and work in cross-functional teams.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss software design, testing, cybersecurity, and cloud architecture.
- Express motivation: Convey your proactive attitude, results-driven approach, and eagerness to learn.
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