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Senior Bioinformatics Developer

Employment contract, B2B · Job Posted March 03, 2026
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VarSome.com is the world’s leading website for professional human genetics. VarSome Clinical is a comprehensive decision support software platform for genetic testing. Saphetor is pioneering the use of big-data sequencing technology, such as exome and whole-genome sequencing, for clinical practice. We are involved in both clinical research and diagnostics, providing our clients with quality analysis and interpretation of next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) data.

Job Responsibility

  • Build and maintain a pipeline for calling variants from genomic data, both ad hoc and using modern pipelining tools like Prefect
  • Ensure pipelines are reproducible, scalable, and adhere to best practices in data analysis
  • Design and code robust tools for the analysis of genomic data
  • Optimize existing code for efficiency and scalability

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proven experience in bioinformatics algorithm development and pipeline construction
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Strong understanding of genomics, genetics and biology
  • Familiarity with databases, data management, and integration techniques
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and, ideally, containerization (e.g., Docker)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
  • At least 4 years of working experience working in a Linux environment
  • Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Nice to have

  • Higher degrees are a plus
  • Other scripting languages, e.g. Perl, are a plus

What we offer

  • A position in a fascinating healthcare growth domain, at the cutting edge of technology
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Remote work with occasional meetings
  • Endless learning opportunities while transferring new technologies from academics to clinical practice all over the world

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