Bioinformatics Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of technical solutions from concept to launch, which includes planning process flows and estimating time and complexity.

• Create and develop custom software based on ticket requirements.

• Establish standards for quality and guide junior engineers.

• Offer clear and constructive feedback during code reviews.

• Engage with clients, partners, product owners, and stakeholders to comprehend and clarify workflows and requirements.

• Identify and address development obstacles and issues promptly.

• Oversee processes, document information, and troubleshoot problems.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, or a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Competence in Python programming.

• Intermediate-to-advanced experience in Linux environments, including compiling programs from source and performing text manipulations using pipes.

• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.

• Familiarity with best practices in software engineering, including Git version control, unit testing, and documentation.

• Understanding of next-generation sequencing technologies and standard bioinformatics data formats like FASTQ, BAM, VCF, and GTF.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Preferred: experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Preferred: knowledge of Atlassian suite tools including Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.

• Preferred: familiarity with clinical genetics databases such as ClinVar and HGMD and HGVS sequence variant nomenclatures.

• Preferred: previous experience in biology and/or a grasp of mutation analysis.

• Preferred: experience in creating and managing Docker containers.

• Preferred: experience in API development.

• Preferred: familiarity with CI/CD tools like Bamboo, Jenkins, or AWS Code Pipeline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Paid sick leave.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) program.

• 401(k) plan.

• Accommodation support for disabilities or special needs.

• Consideration for second chance employment.