Programmer Analyst II

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

Data Archive for the BRAIN Initiative (DABI) is a shared neurodata repository where researchers from over a 100 of academic institutions store, share and analyze invasive neurophysiology datasets. Building on decades of experience creating widely-used, large-scale informatics solutions in the neurosciences, in 2018, the team behind DABI launched a new archive to ingest, aggregate, store, visualize, and disseminate human invasive neurophysiology data. DABI repository, which also houses synchronized behavioral, imaging, demographic, and other vital data, is specifically designed to help BRAIN Initiative researchers organize and analyze their data while fulfilling data-sharing directives from federal agencies and their respective institutions.

USC Institute for Neuroimaging and Informatics is seeking a Programming Analyst II to perform the following key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Software Solutions: Design, code, and maintain web applications and backend services to meet functional and technical requirements. Ensure high code quality through regular peer reviews and adherence to industry standards.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to understand business needs and provide high-value software solutions. Communicate progress, obstacles, and solutions effectively.
• Optimize Application Performance: Build and maintain complex web applications with a focus on clean, testable code. Prioritize performance, scalability, and compliance with security standards.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with best practices, fostering innovation and driving process improvements within the team.
• Debugging and Testing: Write and maintain unit tests, handle debugging across services, and ensure code covers edge cases.
• Documentation and Lifecycle Management: Document development stages, manage tasks in line with the software lifecycle, and contribute to effective continuous integration.
• Stakeholder and Team Collaboration: Build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive, ethical work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language.
• 2+ years of industry experience in designing and building scalable APIs and backend services.
• 2+ years of industry experience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, etc), and CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS)
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of CI/CD and version control (Git).

Nice to have:

• Experience with Rust.
• Experience with modern web APIs (e.g., REST, gRPC, WebSocket).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).

The hourly rate pay range for this position is $42.73 - $48.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Sound knowledge of programming and documentation procedures, programming methods, program flow charts and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages. Develops software applications using programming languages to the given design specifications. Follows design specifications to code, test, debug, install, document, and maintain software applications. Develops new and enhanced functionality for software applications. Prepares code documentation in support of program development. Performs work of moderate complexity and handles most activities under general supervision of more experienced programming staff.