Natera is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Bioinformatics to lead the development of Tertiary Analysis workflows and tools to improve existing processes and systems used for tertiary analysis.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with bioinformatics or software development for Health Care, focusing on clinical sample processing, variant curation and interpretation, annotations and diagnostic report generation.
- 10+ years of experience in Python development. Java and SpringBoot are a plus.
- Preferably a full-stack engineer with React and/or Angular experience or knowledge.
- Able to write and use SQL queries effectively.
- Experience in working with an agile software development team using test-driven development and unit testing framework.
- Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance.
- Knowledge in Kafka, REST API design concepts and JSON.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a software engineering organization (this is not an R&D position), responsible for designing and implementing bioinformatics and full-stack code for tertiary analysis (SOP automation, technical review, variant classification and case review systems)
- Design and implement Python, Java (Spring), Kafka, React and Angular software components.
- Analyze and improve existing front-end applications and propose solutions based on technical (software) experience and bioinformatics knowledge.
- Provide transparency and working progress on deliverables.
Other
- Engage with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, R&D, software architects, and senior leadership, aiming to improve existing processes and systems used for tertiary analysis.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with public domain data sources, e.g. Clinvar, gnomAD preferred.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
