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McGill University

Web Application Specialist

Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Experience: Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Position summary:

At Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G) at McGill University, we build open-source Research Data Management (RDM) solutions that support every stage of the genomics and health data lifecycle. Our portals, APIs, databases and tools are the infrastructure behind national genomics and health data sharing in Canada. If you want your work to matter beyond the sprint, this is that role. Projects include:

We also provide bioinformatics analysis software and high-performance computing services to the life sciences research community, including widely used analysis pipelines.

A Web Application Specialist will engage in the development of online data sharing solutions, notably the Bento Platform (https://github.com/bento-platform), which supports the Pan-Canadian Genome Library (https://genomelibrary.ca/), and many other projects in the fields of genomics, epigenomics, and life science.

Under the supervision of the Data Team Lead, the Web Application Specialist will implement and maintain client-side and server-side applications, extending the tools and technologies already in place using JavaScript (React/TypeScript), Python, PostgreSQL, Docker and more. Short development cycles will involve small but frequent releases, and constant interactions with the bioinformatics platform team members.

Primary responsibilities:

Design, build, test, deploy, monitor and maintain high-quality interactive web applications using TypeScript with React
Develop server-side applications (APIs) and scripts, such as back-end data services and quality control pipelines, using Python
Focus on user experience, intuitive interfaces and interaction layers to create user-friendly web pages and applications
Ensure implementation is done using the best coding practices, including documentation, unit testing, etc.
Contribute in technological research and the prototyping of new clinical/genomics data services
Setup and maintain automation tools for testing, continuous integration & delivery
Optimise code when needed while making use of good software practices
Use an issue tracking system to document tasks, issues and bugs, and their resolution status throughout sprints
Ensure that all finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings along with the constraints set by development and design
Contribute to the code review process

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Hard skills:

Experience with a JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Vue) in developing full-scale web applications is mandatory. Providing links to examples of web applications the applicant has worked on, either live or on GitHub, is highly recommended.
Experience with server-side programming/scripting, such as with Python or Node.js.
Experience with relational databases (RDBMS), such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Experience with applications containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
Undergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.

Soft skills:

Demonstrated sound intuition in making efficient and simple-to-use browser-based interactive tools and interfaces.
Interest in developing fully open-source solutions.
Having an open mind towards new technologies, with at least basic knowledge of the various layers involved in web application development (full-stack).
Attention to detail, good communication and organisational skills and ability to work in a highly interactive group.
Capable of getting multiple tasks assigned at once, and making them all progress steadily.

Strong Assets:

Experience with Python frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI.
Experience with the Kubernetes container orchestration system.
Experience with Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) or Extract-Load-Transform (ELT) pipelines.
Experience with CI/CD workflow orchestration systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Workflows)
Interest in the field of genetics and bioinformatics.
English and French (spoken and written).

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 06) $82,280.00 - $102,850.00 - $123,420.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-IST3S - Research Software Development - Senior Professional

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Bioinformatics Manager

Position End Date (If applicable):

2027-06-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Web Application Specialist will design, build, and maintain interactive web applications and server-side APIs to support genomics and health data sharing. They will also implement automation tools for testing and deployment while ensuring high-quality code through documentation and unit testing.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in computer science or software engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks like React, server-side programming with Python, and containerization technologies like Docker is mandatory.

Skills

JavaScript
React
TypeScript
Python
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Web application development
API development
Full-stack development
Software testing
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
Bioinformatics
Data management
Genomics

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Tax free savings account
Competitive vacation policy
Personal days
Floating holidays
Summer fridays
Paid time off over the december holiday period
Tuition waiver
Remote work options

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Web Application Specialist
Genomics
Bioinformatics
React
TypeScript
Python
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
API
Full-stack
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
GitLab Workflows
Flask
Django
FastAPI
ETL
ELT
Research Data Management
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Data Services
Automation
Unit Testing
Code Review
User Experience
Open-source
High-performance computing
Life Sciences

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