Senior Full Stack Developer for Mobile Health Applications

Dartmouth College   Hanover, NH   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

04/03/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128823

Position Title

Senior Full Stack Developer for Mobile Health Applications

Department this Position Reports to

Center for Technology and Behavioral Health

Hiring Range Minimum

$85,600

Hiring Range Maximum

$107,000

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

8-5

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH 03766
CTBH
46 Centerra, Suite 315

Remote Work Eligibility?

Remote eligible

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

To spearhead the development and implementation of innovative mobile health applications and backend systems at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health. This role supports the creation of tools for passive data collection, digital therapeutics, collection of patient visit data, and personalized health interventions, aiming to enhance the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of biomedical, mental health and substance use disorders. The position plays a critical role in research and development efforts, from concept to deployment, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions for both research and clinical applications.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in full stack development, with a strong portfolio of mobile and web applications.
• Proven expertise in Flutter, Google Cloud Compute, Firestore, Amazon Web Services, and Python (including Flask).
• Demonstrated ability in developing backend systems, APIs, and data storage solutions.
• Experience in implementing data visualization and machine learning models on mobile devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively.
• Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with health-related mobile app development and familiarity with digital health regulations.
• Proficiency in statistical and machine learning models using Python.
• Knowledge of passive sensor data collection and processing from smartphones and wearable devices.
• Experience in developing technology-based interventions for mental health and substance use disorders.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Jamie Ibey

Department Contact Phone Number

James.E.Ibey@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Paul Barr

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73191

Key Accountabilities

Description

Full Stack Development and Mobile Health Innovation
• Design and develop full stack mobile applications focused on health data collection, patient engagement, and digital therapeutics, using Flutter, Google Cloud Compute, Firestore, Amazon Web Services, and Python (including Flask).
• Implement and maintain backend services for data storage, processing, and security, ensuring compliance with medical data regulations.
• Create research-facing dashboards for monitoring participant compliance, data fidelity, and study progress.
• Develop on-device data visualization and machine learning models for personalized feedback and adaptive interventions.
• Lead the development of applications for recording medical appointments and facilitating patient feedback, ensuring seamless integration and user experience.

Percentage Of Time

50

Description

Data Engineering and Machine Learning
• Independently prepares written and oral reports from the results of the dataset development and disseminates results to research team in a timely manner.
• Proactively prepares for and engages thoughtfully in research project discussions about the research concepts and goals. Asks questions to help facilitate a strong foundational understanding of the research project.
• Develops and maintains documentation of research projects including, but not limited to, data dictionaries/libraries, programming/analytic specifications, inclusion/exclusion criteria flowcharts/matrices, and headers to ensure replication.
• Independently reviews, builds and maintains library of internal and external literature on the research project background to further understand the research concepts and check results. Independently categorizes literature based on applicability to project and summarizes findings for presentation to the research team.

Percentage Of Time

40

Description

Professional Development and Collaboration
• Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of the latest developments in mobile health technology, data science, and machine learning.
• Participate in collaborative discussions, contributing technical expertise to support the center's research goals and initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to advancing the center's mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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