Software Developer Bioinformatics

360Pharma; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Holidays 25

Gym membership

EAP OpenUp

Pension

Laptop

International team

GenDx Café

Job summary

GenDx is seeking a Software Developer Bioinformatics to contribute to software solutions for transplantation diagnostics. You will develop and maintain HLA typing, chimerism monitoring, and oncology genomic assay tools, translating bioinformatics needs into robust software in a multidisciplinary team.

You have 3+ years of professional software development experience in a commercial/scientific setting, with Java/C# and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software Engineering, (Bio)informatics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on professional experience with Java and/or C#.
• Strong practical knowledge of OO programming, debugging, testing and documentation.
• Experience with version control (Git): branching, pull requests, code reviews.
• Experience in Agile or multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software features using Java and/or C#.
• Collaborate closely with the team to implement software requirements and features.
• Improve existing software applications through bug fixes and enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and technical discussions.
• Follow established software development and quality procedures (ISO 13485 and IEC62304).

Skills

Java/C#

OO programming

Git

Agile

Independent work

English

Code reviews

Education

Software Eng / Bioinformatics degree

Tools

Git

Visual Studio

IntelliJ IDEA

Job description

As Software Developer Bioinformatics at GenDx, you contribute to our software solutions for transplantation diagnostics. You will participate in the development and maintenance of our HLA typing, chimerism monitoring, and oncology genomic assay tools, while also contributing to the development of software products that support advanced molecular diagnostics. You enjoy translating biological and clinical needs into robust software solutions and are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment. You are enthusiastic, creative, accurate, and proactive in your communication. You see challenges rather than problems and resolve complex issues using different approaches. You add value to the R&D Software team and collaborate closely with colleagues working on our diagnostic software portfolio. This position is ideal for a developer who already has professional software development experience and wants to further develop their technical skills while gaining knowledge of bioinformatics and molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software features using Java and/or C#.
• Collaborate closely with the team to implement software requirements and features.
• Improve existing software applications through bug fixes and enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and technical discussions.
• Follow established software development and quality procedures (ISO 13485 and IEC62304 standards).

To be successful in this role, you bring at least 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding academic projects and short-term internships, gained in a commercial, scientific, medical, or similarly structured environment. You’re comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your work, and contributing to a collaborative development team.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software Engineering, (Bio)informatics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands on professional experience with Java and/or C#.
• Strong practical knowledge of object oriented programming, debugging, software testing and documentation.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git): branching, pull requests, code reviews.
• Experience working in an Agile or multidisciplinary product development team.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

You are based within commuting distance of our office at Utrecht Science Park, or are willing to relocate to the area. Please note that you must be legally eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in, or strong affinity for, molecular biology, genomics and/or diagnostics.
• Ideally, you bring 3 years of professional experience with Java and/or C#.
• Familiarity with UML (e.g., designing and or interpreting software models/diagrams).
• Experience developing web applications (preferably HTML, Apache Tomcat, and ASP.NET) and Linux based server management.
• Proficiency in development using Visual Studio and or IntelliJ IDEA.
• Familiarity with secure development practices; cybersecurity awareness.
• Experience working in or alongside regulated/quality managed environments (documentation, traceability, validation mindset).

Contract & Hours

Full-time contract (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week). Option to work part-time (0.8-0.9 FTE).

The full-time gross annual salary range for this position is €48.693 - €57.822, including holiday allowance and the conditional end-of-year bonus. The final offer will depend on your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

Benefits

• Compensation for commuting traffic.
• 25 holidays plus a collective closure in between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Free membership for Sports Center Olympos (located at Utrecht Science Park).
• Employee Assistance Program (OpenUp).
• Pension scheme (50% employer’s contribution).
• Laptop.
• An international working environment.
• New office facilities with a GenDx Café to enjoy your lunch.

Ideally, you bring 3 years of professional experience with Java and/or C#. Excellent command of English (written and spoken). You are based within commuting distance of our office at Utrecht Science Park, or are willing to relocate to the area. Please note that you must be legally eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible for this role.