Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Genomic tech exposure

Professional development

Collaborative research environment

Richards Bay location

Pension fund & medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join a dedicated R&D team in Richards Bay. You will design, build and maintain scalable bioinformatics infrastructure and pipelines to analyze large-scale genomic datasets, working closely with computational biologists and researchers.

The role emphasizes high-performance computing, cloud platforms, version control, and CI/CD, with focus on reliability, performance and reproducibility, and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of bioinformatics software development and pipeline engineering.
• Strong programming in Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with HPC environments and cloud platforms, Git, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable bioinformatics pipelines.
• Optimize pipelines for performance, reproducibility, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand computational needs.
• Manage data storage and processing infrastructure while ensuring security.
• Develop automation tools and scripts for bioinformatics tasks.

Skills

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science / Bioinformatics

Tools

Git

HPC

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join their dedicated research and development team based in Richards Bay . This role focuses on building and maintaining robust, scalable bioinformatics infrastructure and pipelines critical for analyzing large-scale biological datasets. You will work closely with computational biologists and research scientists to ensure the efficient processing and interpretation of genetic and molecular data. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative lab environment, possesses strong technical skills, and is passionate about enabling cutting-edge scientific discovery through reliable and high-performance computational tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput data analysis.
• Optimize existing pipelines for performance, efficiency, and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand their computational needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Implement and manage data storage and processing infrastructure, ensuring data security and integrity.
• Develop software tools and scripts to automate common bioinformatics tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to bioinformatics software and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of experience in bioinformatics software development and pipeline engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, or other relevant scripting languages.
• Experience with shell scripting and command-line environments.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge genomic technologies and large datasets.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• A collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Convenient location in Richards Bay .
• Pension fund and medical aid contributions.