Open Source Java Developer, Clinical Informatics

Does the prospect of developing open source clinical research systems excite you? Join an ambitious firm with a cutting edge open source model that’s changing the way clinical research happens. If you’re looking to get into this rapidly growing field or are already here but want more out of your job, this is for you!

We are looking for a Java programmer to join our OpenClinica (www.OpenClinica.org) development team. OpenClinica is a standards-based, enterprise-capable open source (LGPL) application for data capture, management, and exchange in clinical trials. You’ll work with a small core team and a large community of experts that includes members of well-known academic and government institutions. Candidate should have a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience in computer science or a related field, and exposure to the following technologies:

• J2EE
• Servlets, JSP, Struts
• Model-driven development
• Tomcat and/or JBoss
• SQL & Hibernate

If you’ve contributed to open-source projects in the past, make sure to let us know! We’re not saying it will get you the job, but it will help. Feel free to submit code samples with your resume where applicable.

Responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop cutting edge features and components for OpenClinica and related products using an open source development model.
• Interact with development team members, open source community members, and customers in all stages of OpenClinica development and deployment, including planning, documentation, construction, implementation, release, and maintenance.
• Use your creativity to suggest new features, products, and services for the OpenClinica community and our customers – and be rewarded for implementing them!
• Have a sense of humor--especially on release day J