Bioinformatics Engineer
AccuraGen · San Jose, CA · 3 mo ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and develop tests and documentation for established robust bioinformatics pipelines
- Optimize computational workflows for high-performance execution and reproducible data analysis
- Maintain, monitor, and improve pipeline automation to ensure smooth operational workflows
- Manage GitHub repositories, oversee version control, and streamline the software release process
- Develop and manage infrastructure on AWS to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate bioinformatics solutions
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance infrastructure efficiency and security
Requirements
- 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
- Experience developing software following best practices, including comprehensive testing and clear documentation
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud computing services (EC2, S3, Batch, Lambda)
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Qualifications
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)