Job Description

The Full Stack Software Engineer II is a member of the Nihon Kohden engineering team that is building a Data Platform which supports data analytics algorithms and data-driven user applications.  Nihon Kohden utilizes a DevOps practice and this position entails both software development and operational IT support of the NK Data Platform.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement software and data applications based on use case, workflow, and design specifications.
• Support and deploy software and data applications following DevOps processes.
• Support clinical applications implementation.
• Liaise with collaborators on technical requirements.
• Work in both office and hospital patient care environments including clinical trials.
• Ability to learn new technologies, software, and methodologies.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) preferred
  • Cloud Certifications a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years of software engineering experience
• Experience in databases and data engineering system modules with ability to work in one or more of the following: SQL, Python, and/or MatLab.
  • Knowledge of stream data processing/messaging systems a plus (e.g. Kafka, Faust, Spark).
  • Basic understanding of machine learning principles a plus (e.g. Python Scikit-learn)
• Experience in web frontend programming skills in JavaScript (Node.js), HTML/CSS and web application frameworks such as Angular.js, or React.js.
  • Knowledge of data visualization web packages a plus. (i.e. D3.js)
• Experience with public Cloud services/IaaS (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google).
  • Experience in software containers a plus (e.g. Docker).
• Some exposure to physiological data (ECG, PPG and/or vital signs) a plus.
• Some exposure of medical image and health records standards such as HL7, DICOM, FHIR a plus.
• Deeply cares about best software engineering practices and code quality, including adhering to sprint plans, good coding conventions and tooling, clean interfaces, test coverage, performance benchmarking, and performance optimizations and software security.
• Ability to quickly prototype components to confirm design trade-offs and subsequently translate to robust specifications and product quality components.

LOCATION: Boston, MA (first 6 mos), Irvine, CA.

EEO Policy Statement

It is the policy of Nihon Kohden America not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Nihon Kohden America to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of Nihon Kohden America will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

As CFO of Nihon Kohden America, I am committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. In order to ensure dissemination and implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action throughout all levels of the company, I have selected Melanie Nguyen, Human Resources Representative, as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager for Nihon Kohden America. One of the EEO Manager’s duties will be to establish and maintain internal audit and reporting systems to allow for effective measurement of Nihon Kohden America’s programs.

In furtherance of its policy regarding Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, Nihon Kohden America has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that Nihon Kohden America is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. This Affirmative Action Program is available in the Human Resources office for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment upon request, during normal business hours. 

We request the support of all employees in accomplishing Equal Employment Opportunity.