Genomics Data System DevOps Engineer-Temp

Position Title

Genomics Data System DevOps Engineer

Location

Remote, USA

Summary

At Natera we build fast, reliable and scalable data systems that are easy to deploy, maintain, and manage. Our Data Science Production Engineering (DSPE) team is building a Genomics Data System to support our R&D and Data Science work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the Data Science Production Engineering team to design and develop a Genomics Data System.
• Develop genomics data file retrieve and archive solutions from various data sources and platforms, e.g., DNAnexus, AWS HealthOmics.
• Develop databases that record and manage metadata of the genomics data files.
• Develop automation solutions for genomics data file retrieval and metadata management.
• Test, deploy, and maintain such systems.
• Write technical documentation for such systems.
• Provide training and technical support for other team members.

Qualifications

• Minimal Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimal 7 years of relevant industry experience for candidates with only a Bachelor’s Degree; Minimal 5 years for a Master’s Degree; Minimal 3 years for a Doctorate degree.
• Excellent Python programming skills, with cloud application and/or automation system development experience.
• Proficient with RDBMS systems such as PostgreSQL and/or MySQL, and past database‑based application development experience.
• Proficient Linux command line skills, and past Linux application development experience.
• Familiarity with AWS services and past working experience using AWS services.
• Good understanding and past experience with genomics data, such as FASTQ, BAM, VCF files.
• Familiarity with Git workflow and version control systems like GitHub and/or GitLab.
• Familiarity with tool/system performance evaluation methods, and good understanding of key factors such as RAM, Disk IO, Network IO impact on performance.
• Past experience developing automation solutions.
• Familiarity with SDLC and software development and testing methodologies.
• Good documentation practices and coding style.
• Preferred but not required: IaC skills and experiences such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and/or Ansible.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong integrity.
• Team player.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are typically performed in an office setting.
• Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.

Benefits

Competitive benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents; free testing for employees and immediate families; pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, and a generous employee referral program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.