Bioinformatics Software Engineer

As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer at AccuraGen, you will develop, optimize, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines utilizing AWS infrastructure and Nextflow workflow management systems. Your contributions will directly impact innovative scientific discoveries and product development. You'll collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and researchers, contributing your technical expertise to streamline processes, maintain automation, and drive our bioinformatics capabilities forward.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust bioinformatics pipelines using Nextflow.
• Develop and manage infrastructure on AWS to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Optimize computational workflows for high-performance execution and data analysis.
• Maintain and improve pipeline automation to ensure smooth operational workflows.
• Manage GitHub repositories, oversee version control, and streamline the software release process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate bioinformatics solutions.
• Assist in the implementation and integration of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance infrastructure efficiency and security.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field. with at least 3+ years of working experience out of college.
• Experience with bioinformatics workflow development and optimization, particularly using Nextflow.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud computing services (EC2, S3, Batch, Lambda).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong interest and experience in developing and managing infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree