Software Engineer

November 14

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1001 - 5000 employees

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Description

• Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, DNA scientists, and fellow software engineers to translate cutting-edge research algorithms into robust, production-ready software • Design, build, and maintain scalable workflows using Nextflow to efficiently process large genomic datasets • Optimize the use of AWS services for high-performance computing, data storage, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure • Develop and deploy infrastructure-as-code solutions with Terraform • Write clean, modular, and well-documented code, primarily in Python • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance workflow performance to ensure reliable processing of genomic data in production environments • Participate in code reviews, best practice discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives • Stay up to date with emerging technologies in genomics and cloud infrastructure

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, BioInformatics or related field, or equivalent experience • 2+ years of development experience in one or more programming languages (Python preferred, but Java, JavaScript, or Ruby are considered a plus) • 1+ years of experience with cloud computing services, with basic knowledge of common cloud design patterns (AWS experience is a plus) • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ideally using Terraform • Knowledge of best practices in data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) when handling sensitive datasets • Familiarity with agile software development methodologies • Experience deploying and scaling machine learning solutions in production environments using tools like AWS SageMaker is highly desirable • Experience in designing, automating, and managing complex data workflows using Nextflow for bioinformatics, genomics, or other data-intensive applications is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision • Eligibility for bonus • Equity