Automation Engineer: Scientific Data AI Pipelines

Zifo; Boston; On-site; PHP 5,562,423 - 7,416,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Zifo is looking for a passionate Software Developer in Boston who can combine science and technology. The candidate will design and maintain Python-based backend services, focusing on scientific data and laboratory informatics using AWS technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and expertise in Python and FastAPI, with experience in managing data workflows. A competitive compensation package with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of hands‑on experience in Python development with FastAPI.
• Proficiency in SQL, complex queries, and performance optimization.
• Experience with scientific data and laboratory informatics, familiar with Benchling or ELN.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to capture assay and experimental workflows.
• Design and maintain Python‑based backend services on AWS.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build and testing.

Skills

Python development

AWS

SQL

FastAPI

Benchling

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Life Sciences

Tools

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Git

Docker

Job description

Zifo is looking for a passionate Software Developer in Boston who can combine science and technology. The candidate will design and maintain Python-based backend services, focusing on scientific data and laboratory informatics using AWS technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and expertise in Python and FastAPI, with experience in managing data workflows. A competitive compensation package with benefits is offered.