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Position Summary:
We are looking for a highly driven and talented bioinformatics engineer or software engineer to join the DRAGEN verification Team.
The team focus on developing tools to analyze large genomic datasets, setting up a CI/CD and automated testing infrastructure and improving the databases and websites that we use for the verification activities.
Responsibilities:Â
Work independently in cross-functional teams to lead the testing effort for data analysis software
Partner with software, bioinformatics developers and domain experts in designing, performing, and improving verification tests
Design and Implement automated software verification framework and scripts
Prepare necessary test artifacts required for formal software / product release
Develop and execute automated tests
Carefully analyze and report test results
Participate in Code and Design Reviews
Ensure Software Development Life Cycle procedures are followed
Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements:Â
Experience developing software applications utilizing a high level language such as Python, Java, C# or C++ required
Strong software engineering fundamentals: OOP, data structures, SOLID principles, unit testing, TDD, SQL
Bachelors / Masters / PhD with at least 5 years of relevant experience
Have an understanding of Bioinformatics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Oncology or related field of biology
Experience in designing or architecting automated verification framework and tests
Experience with CI/CD, Continuous Testing and related tools such as Jenkins
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and docker.
Experience working in a Linux environment. Experience administrating a Linux system is a plus
Experience writing scripts in bash or other scripting language
Experience in formal verification of software or system in a regulated environment (ex. medical device etc.)
Working experience with software or system verification & validation
Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
