Bioinformatics Workflow Engineer

Bioinformatics Workflow Engineer

Data Intuitive is a pioneering company specialising in state-of-the-art biotech data workflows. We excel in developing multi-omics bioinformatics data pipelines for biotech using a highly effective and efficient method. Our approach promotes sustainable, modular research and operations to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.

We are currently seeking a scientifically-minded individual with a strong passion for IT to join our core team. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional development, allowing you to grow as an expert, coach, or future leader within our company.

Our competitive compensation package includes an attractive salary, numerous benefits, a potential company car, and an equity stake. This position primarily involves remote work, offering flexibility tailored to your personal needs. Our team gathers approximately eight times a year at an enjoyable working location for essential meetings and in-person collaborations.

You will embrace a modern approach to remote work, working within our virtual office and effortlessly connecting and communicating with your colleagues for discussing any challenges or issues you may encounter.

We take pride in our distinctive company culture that emphasises open source, well-being, sustainability, and technology-driven innovation. We value our collaboration with non-profit clients, as it allows us to contribute to their mission and create a positive impact.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

• A strong understanding of fundamental biological principles

• A master's degree in Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• A strong sense of collegiality

• The ability to work independently and as a team player

• Technological curiosity and passion for continuous improvement

• Fluency in English

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with academics, pharma R&D, and research centres to develop and maintain (multi) omics data workflows for biotech R&D projects, focusing on fostering collaborative partnerships with clients rather than acting as temporary staff

• Deliver high-quality IT coding and sustainable R&D solutions with a strong focus on problem-solving

• Participate in both internal R&D and client projects, utilising your unique talents, knowledge, skills, and preferences to contribute to the company's success while maintaining a strong customer-centric focus

• Provide support and mentorship to colleagues to contribute to everyone's ongoing growth in performance and efficiency

• Embrace constant improvement by receiving continuous support and mentorship from your colleagues

• Build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, mutual success, and pleasant collaboration

Required IT Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, R)

• Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)

• Good knowledge of Linux-based operating systems, libraries, and tools

• Understanding of software build automation (e.g., Make)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Rust Programming Language

• Modern workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake)

• Containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity, Kubernetes)

• High-performance computing environments

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

We value candidates with the 'nice to have' skills and are committed to providing training and development opportunities to expand your skill set.

If you are interested in growing professionally and aspiring to become an expert, coach, or future leader within our expanding organisation, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please send your application to andy@data-intuitive.com.