Software Engineer – Bioinformatics Pipelines

Ontrac Solutions

. Maintain and improve the software quality of genomics pipelines running in the customer's on-premise HPC environment .

Posted 9/23/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100 - $115 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioinformatics pipeline engineering, focusing on software quality, performance tuning, and automation within high-performance computing environments. Proficient in integrating genomic data workflows with laboratory systems and sequencing instruments.

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Bioinformatics Pipeline EngineeringPython ProgrammingBash ScriptingNextflow Workflow ManagementHigh-Performance Computing (HPC)

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Hard Skills

Bioinformatics Pipeline EngineeringPython ProgrammingBash ScriptingNextflow Workflow ManagementPerformance TuningAutomationOperational SupportIntegration with Laboratory SystemsIntegration with Sequencing InstrumentsAgile Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Team IntegrationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

High-Performance Computing (HPC)Illumina Sequencing PlatformOxford Nanopore Sequencing PlatformPacBio Sequencing Platform

Industry Keywords

Genomic DataLaboratory Information Systems (LIS)Epic Beaker

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and improve the software quality of genomics pipelines running in the customer's on-premise HPC environment
Tune pipeline performance in the HPC environment
Automate pipeline operations and recurring engineering tasks
Provide operational support, troubleshoot failures, and resolve issues in the movement and delivery of genomic data
Implement and maintain integrations between pipelines, laboratory systems, and sequencing instruments
Implement and maintain technical infrastructure enabling the movement, analysis, and delivery of genomic data alongside the customer's bioinformatics team
Support additional pipeline workload arising from the LIS transition from Soft to Epic Beaker
Participate as a full member of an agile pipeline team throughout the engagement
Collaborate with the delivery team and customer stakeholders from initial definition through final delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional software engineering experience with a demonstrated background in bioinformatics pipeline engineering
Hands-on production experience with Python, Bash, and Nextflow
Strong software engineering fundamentals applied to bioinformatics pipelines, with a focus on software quality, performance tuning, automation, and operational support
Proficiency in Python and Bash
Experience with Nextflow for workflow management
Experience developing, tuning, and operating pipelines in an on-premise high-performance computing (HPC) environment
Experience integrating software with laboratory systems and sequencing instruments
Experience working as a member of an agile team
Ability to integrate into an established team quickly and contribute with limited ramp-up
Direct experience with Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, or PacBio sequencing platforms (useful qualification)