Senior Application Developer - ICTS - Biomedical Informatics
We are seeking a highly skilled Research Application & Data Developer to lead the design, development, and integration of research data and application solutions supporting biomedical and translational research initiatives. This position serves as a senior technical contributor within a collaborative informatics environment and plays a key role in advancing the use of clinical and research data to support discovery, operational efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will bring advanced experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data, research data integration, and full-stack application development. This individual will partner closely with researchers, clinicians, analysts, developers, and institutional stakeholders to architect and implement scalable solutions that support data pipelines, data warehousing, research applications, and interoperable data systems.
This role requires strong technical leadership, initiative, and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate must be comfortable independently solving complex problems, mentoring team members, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding projects from concept through implementation and operational support. Success in this role depends heavily on the ability to build strong working relationships across interdisciplinary teams and contribute effectively in a highly collaborative research environment.
Duties to include but not limited to:
· Independently partner with researchers, clinicians, technical staff, and institutional stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements and recommend scalable solutions.
· Lead technical design and analysis activities for research applications, data integration initiatives, and clinical research systems as assigned.
· Design, develop, deploy, and support applications and data solutions for biomedical and translational research.
· Lead development of data integration workflows, data pipelines, and automation processes supporting research and data warehouse initiatives.
· Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex application, integration, and data-related issues.
· Propose and improve software maintenance, monitoring, and operational support procedures.
· Lead technical planning activities for assigned projects, including development timelines, implementation phases, resource needs, and technical dependencies.
· Coordinate work across stakeholders, collaborators, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
· Analyze business and research workflows to identify opportunities for technical improvement, automation, and data integration.
· Serve as a functional and technical expert translating research and operational needs into scalable systems and applications.
· Build and foster collaborative relationships across research, clinical, and technical teams.
· Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple areas of expertise.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 5B
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Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Benefits Highlights:
-Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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· Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in application development, software engineering, data engineering, or related technical roles
· Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
· Demonstrated experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data, including clinical data extraction, transformation, integration, and support for research or operational use cases
· Experience working with Epic system
· Familiarity with biomedical ontologies and controlled vocabularies such as SNOMED CT, ICD, LOINC, or MeSH
· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), orchestration tools (Kubernetes), and CI/CD workflows
· Strong proficiency in two or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, R, or similar technologies
· Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker)
· Familiarity with clinical and research data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7, OMOP, PCORNet)
· Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, R, Tableau or similar)
· Experience designing and supporting full-stack web applications and data-driven systems
· Experience designing and maintaining relational databases, data models, APIs, and data integration workflows
· Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating technical projects and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams
· Strong understanding of secure application development and data governance practices in healthcare or research environments
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities and solve complex technical problems
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in academic health care, biomedical research
- Demonstrated interest in learning new technologies and solving complex data problems
- Experience supporting clinical and translational research programs, including CTSA-related initiatives
- Experience designing or supporting enterprise data warehouse environments and automated data pipelines
- Experience working in academic health centers or complex research environments
- Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to team members
- Advanced degree in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to self -disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
