Clojure/Clojure Script Engineer, Vara
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
Job no longer available
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that every deadly breast cancer is detected early.
Role
Who you are
- You are self-driven and have an attitude of craftsmanship
- Experience with (at least one): Clojure, ClojureScript, JVM, React, or NodeJS
- You're interested in Clojure and functional programming and willing to learn it
- Experience with sound engineering practices: Git, code reviews, and testing
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Creative, focused, and not easily discouraged
- An ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is occurring and ambiguity is the norm
- Excellent technical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Structured work style to develop effective solutions with minimal oversight
- Analyze and solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to balance competing priorities
- Love what you do (and own it)
Desirable
- Experience using Docker to deploy software to cloud providers (GCP, AWS, OTC, Azure, etc)
- Experience with continuous delivery and automation
- Experience with Cloud Provisioning tools like Terraform
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of Networking topics: IP, DNS, VPN, TCP, etc
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Clojure(Script) Engineer. You will be working on our product team, building a platform to securely view and annotate X-Rays, MRIs, and CT-scans
- Our application is written in full-stack Clojure (Clojure for the backend, ClojureScript for the frontend), and our tech stack also includes Postgres and Docker
Our take
Early detection is a critical factor in the battle against breast cancer, a disease that afflicts 2.1M women worldwide each year and ranks as the most prevalent cancer among women. Vara, an innovative player in the healthcare sector, is committed to enhancing survival rates by harnessing the power of AI.
What sets Vara apart is its strategic focus on simplifying detection processes, particularly through workload reduction, This approach has garnered widespread enthusiasm among radiologists, who appreciate the seamless integration of Vara's technology into their existing workflows.
While originating in Germany, Vara now sets its sights on expanding its footprint across Europe, aiming to offer its cutting-edge solutions to a broader international audience. Additionally, the company is exploring new avenues for its extensive data stores, further strengthening its position as a leading player in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. By continuously innovating and expanding its reach, Vara is poised to make a meaningful impact on breast cancer detection, potentially improving outcomes for countless women around the world.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Work flexibly: In office? Out of office? Somewhere in between? Whatever you prefer
- Have time to relax: Enjoy your vacation allowance and take the time you need to recharge - we won’t micro manage your time
- Connect at our AI Campus: Meet some truly exceptional humans at the AI campus — home to countless inspiring startups, events, and opportunities to broaden your horizons
- Develop your career: Dedicate yourself to impactful projects and have regular, meaningful career development sessions with your manager
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Jonas Muff
(Founder & CEO)Previously Jonas worked at a venture studio called Merantix from which he successfully spun out another German HealthTech startup called MX Healthcare.
Stefan Bunk
(Founder & CTO)Created venture studio Merantix's first core machine learning infrastructure before founding Vara.
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