Bioinformatics Engineer - Oncology & Hematology, IRD (H/F)

SeqOne; Paris (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bases in Montpellier/Paris or in the U

Fixed salary + bonus

Free health insurance

Flexible working: hybrid, on-site, or

Job summary

SeqOne Inc. is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to design, build, and operate production-grade bioinformatics applications and pipelines.

You will partner with research and product teams to translate scientific needs into reliable software, lead code quality efforts, and help the team adopt best practices for reproducible, scalable analyses. You will design and develop tools for complex biological data, maintain and improve existing applications, and collaborate closely with scientific teams to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, CS or related field.
• 2+ years of bioinformatics development experience.
• Proficient in Python, UNIX/Linux, and Bash.
• Experience with workflow managers Snakemake or Nextflow.
• Familiar with Git and Docker for reproducible environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tools and pipelines for complex biological data.
• Partner with research and product teams to translate needs into reliable software.
• Lead code reviews and enforce coding standards and secure practices.
• Ensure reproducible and robust results across analyses.
• Improve performance and reliability of pipelines.
• Document and share knowledge with users and teammates.

Skills

Python

UNIX/Linux

Bash

Workflow managers

Snakemake

Nextflow

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Bioinformatics/CS or related field

PhD or equivalent research experience

Tools

Snakemake

Nextflow

Git

Docker

SLURM

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

About the company

the company develops next-generation genomics software that turns complex sequencing data into clear, actionable insights for clinicians and researchers. Our platforms power high-impact applications in oncology and rare disease, with a strong focus on robustness, reproducibility, and speed. We are building a world-class team in Montpellier (FR), Paris (FR), and Cambridge (UK).

Why the company?

• Direct Impact: Your contributions will enhance customer experience and shape the evolution of our genomic products.

• Stimulating Environment: Passionate team, innovative projects, and a culture of transparency.

• Flexibility: Remote work options, flexible hours, and competitive benefits.

• Growth Opportunities: Internal career development, continuous training, and participation in scientific conferences.

• Soft Skills: "Unstoppable Positivity" (resilience and solution-first mindset) and "Open Heart, Hands-On" (kindness combined with direct feedback).

TasksAs a Bioinformatics Engineer, you will design, build, and operate production-grade bioinformatics applications and pipelines. You will partner with research and product teams to translate scientific needs into reliable software, lead code quality efforts (reviews, testing, CI/CD) and help the team adopt best practices so that complex analyses become routine, reproducible and scalable.

• Design and develop tools and pipelines for complex biological data.

• Maintain and improve existing applications while troubleshooting and resolving user issues.

• Optimize performance and reliability, ensuring reproducible and robust results.

• Collaborate closely with scientific teams and contribute to publications and presentations.

• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards and secure practices.

• Track new methods/technologies and integrate them when relevant.

• Share knowledge through documentation creation, training and guidance for both users and teammates.

Requirements

Experience mandatory in Bioinformatics.

• We are seeking candidates with a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Bioinformatics, CS or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in bioinformatics development.

• Strong proficiency in Python, UNIX/Linux, and Bash is required.

• Experience with Workflow managers (Snakemake, Nextflow).

• Familiarity with Git (branching, PRs, code reviews) as well as Docker for creating reproducible environnements is essential.

• Candidates should demonstrate clear communication skills, the ability to effectively in a team, autonomy in managing tasks and strong analytical problem-solving abilities.

Nice to have

• A PhD or equivalent research experience is a plus.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) is advantageous.

• Knowledge of environment managers such as pyenv, poetry or virtual environments, as well as experience with HPC or Cloud (SLURM, AWS/GCP/Azure) is a strong asset.

• Proficiency in additional programming languages sur as R, Perl, Groovy, Nim or Rust is welcomed.

Benefits

• Bases in Montpellier / Paris or Cambridge
• Fixed salary + bonus
• free health insurance
• This position offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, on-site, or full remote options