Senior Bioinformatics Developer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Developer to design, build, and optimise scalable pipelines for genomic data analysis. The role bridges software engineering, computational biology, and data analysis to support precision‑medicine applications.

Key responsibilities

• Build, maintain and improve pipelines for genomic variant analysis using modern workflow orchestration and pipeline management tools.
• Develop reproducible, scalable bioinformatics workflows following best practices in software engineering.
• Design robust tools for analysing large genomic datasets and supporting advanced computational biology applications.
• Optimise existing code and pipelines for performance, efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure data processing workflows are maintainable, accurate and production‑ready.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and interdisciplinary teams to translate biological challenges into technical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of bioinformatics platforms, analysis methods and development practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Linux environments.
• Proven experience developing bioinformatics algorithms and genomic data processing pipelines.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and effective communication in English.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team objectives.

Required skills

• Python programming (core skill).
• Perl scripting (advantage).
• Linux operating system proficiency.
• Version control with Git.
• Containerisation using Docker.
• Experience with workflow orchestration and pipeline management tools.
• Database and data‑integration techniques.

What we offer

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours and occasional team meetings.
• Opportunity to work in the healthcare technology and precision‑medicine space.
• Competitive compensation package.