Bioinformatics Engineer

Dawar Consulting; San Mateo (CA); Hybride; USD 81 000 - 116 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Paid Sickleave

401K

Résumé du poste

Dawar Consulting in Foster City, CA, seeks a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to develop scalable computational platforms supporting antibody design and assessment. The role emphasizes Python software development, scientific workflow automation, backend/frontend development, and data management in HPC/cloud environments.

You will build REST APIs with FastAPI, design SQL/NoSQL databases, and orchestrate workflows with Nextflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Physics, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; PhD candidates are welcome.
• Strong Python programming and scientific software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and database design.
• Experience with Nextflow or similar workflow orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of HPC environments and SLURM workload scheduling.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and modern software development practices.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms.

Responsabilités

• Develop scalable web applications and interfaces for computational biology and antibody design workflows.
• Build and maintain Python-based backend services and REST APIs using FastAPI.
• Design and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases for scientific data and computational results.
• Develop and automate scientific pipelines using Nextflow, Docker, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Support computational workflows in HPC environments using SLURM and cloud platforms.
• Integrate databases, APIs, computational pipelines, and interactive data visualization tools.
• Develop and maintain software using Git, testing frameworks, documentation, and modular coding practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for rapid prototyping, testing, and application development.

Connaissances

Python programming

REST APIs

FastAPI

SQL/NoSQL databases

Docker

Git

HPC environments

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

Formation

Bachelors or Masters in CS/Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

Outils

Nextflow

SLURM

Docker

Git

Description du poste

San Mateo, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

Our client, a worldleader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Bioinformatics Engineer - Hybrid” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration:LongTerm Contract(Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $71.50/hr on W2

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Paid Sickleave
• 401K

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Software Engineer to develop next-generation computational platforms supporting antibody-based therapeutic design and assessment. The ideal candidate will combine strong Python software development skills with experience in scientific workflow automation, backend and frontend development, database management, and HPC/cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable web applications and interfaces for computational biology and antibody design workflows.
• Build and maintain Python-based backend services and REST APIs using FastAPI.
• Design and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases for scientific data and computational results.
• Develop and automate scientific pipelines using Nextflow, Docker, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Support computational workflows in HPC environments using SLURM and cloud platforms.
• Integrate databases, APIs, computational pipelines, and interactive data visualization tools.
• Develop and maintain software using Git, testing frameworks, documentation, and modular coding practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for rapid prototyping, testing, and application development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Physics, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; PhD candidates are also welcome.
• Strong Python programming and scientific software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and database design.
• Experience with Nextflow or similar workflow orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of HPC environments and SLURM workload scheduling.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and modern software development practices.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with protein structure analysis, antibody design, computational biophysics, or molecular modeling.
• Familiarity with MOE, Schrödinger, or similar molecular modeling tools.
• Knowledge of antibody developability and biologics discovery workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools for software development and prototyping.
• Previous experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments.