Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is a healthcare and research institution focused on eliminating cancer. The Senior Applications Systems Analyst provides technical leadership in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting data-driven applications, analytics platforms, and research systems. The role develops secure, scalable solutions, analyzes requirements, supports research and business needs, and mentors team members.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, deployment, and support of data-driven applications, analytics platforms, and research systems
- Developing secure, scalable solutions for data collection, processing, integration, analysis, and reporting, while supporting complex research and business requirements
- Working closely with stakeholders to define system objectives, analyze requirements, and implement innovative solutions using modern software engineering and data science practices
- Serving as a mentor, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members
- Serving as a technical lead or product owner
- Maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure
Skills
- To be successful in this position, the individual must possess **strong expertise in Python development**, **data analysis, data engineering, and scientific computing. Experience with Python libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, and related data science tools is highly desirable.**
- The successful candidate should be comfortable working in Linux environments, using command-line interfaces (CLI), container technologies such as Docker, and modern development workflows
- Experience with relational databases, cloud platforms, API development, version control, and automated deployment processes is also important
- Familiarity with research, healthcare, or large-scale data platforms and experience working in agile development environments would be considered assets
- **Work Location: 100% remote within Texas, with onsite presence in the medical center a few times per month. Prefer a local candidate.**
- * Required: Bachelor's Degree
- * May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis
- * Required: 5 years Experience in epic software, domain, analysis, design, project management, or programming
- * Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Data Science degree
- * Preferred: At least 5 years of software development experience, strong expertise in Python development, data analysis, data engineering, and scientific computing
- Experience with Python libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, and related data science tools
Benefits
- 100% remote within Texas, with onsite presence in the medical center a few times per month
- A collaborative and flexible environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
- Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
- Voluntary retirement plans
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs
- Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
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