Software Engineer

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Singapore is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and maintain software for DNA sequencing instruments. The role requires strong programming skills (C#, Python, or Java) and proficiency in data structures and algorithms. Ideal candidates are proactive team players with good communication skills and experience in containerization technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work with expert engineers and scientists in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (C#, Python, Java).
• Good foundation in software development, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Curious and analytical, quick learner.
• Proactive and team-oriented, strong collaboration skills.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.
• Experience in full stack development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain software for DNA sequencing instruments.
• Work in a scrum team of developers, testers, and domain experts.
• Drive engineering standards, tooling, processes, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming (C#, Python, Java)

Data structures and algorithms

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)

Full stack development

Tools

ASP.NET Core 6/8

Python

K3s

Docker

Helm

Ansible

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain software for our industry-leading DNA sequencing instruments
• Work in a scrum team of developers, testers and domain experts
• Drive and lead engineering standards, tooling, processes and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers in growing their software engineering craft
• Some of tech stack that we’re working with:

1. ASP.NET Core 6/8
2. Python
3. K3s
4. Docker
5. Helm
6. Ansible

• Learn and have fun with highly capable engineers and scientists from various disciplines!

Who we’re looking for

• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem solving
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as C#, Python or Java.
• Have good foundation in software development such as data structure and algorithm
• Able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely in discussions and writings
• Be curious and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Proactive and team-oriented with strong collaboration skills; comfortable working across functions and time zones
• Experience in containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker is a plus
• Experience in full stack development is a plus