Bioinformatics Software Developer

Opportunity with an esteemed client company of Sanskruti Solutions (Bio-IT Firm): Position: Bioinformatics Software Developer No. of Positions: 01 Job Location: Wakad (Pune) / Powai (Mumbai) Open For: Both Male / Female Candidates possessing requisite skills and experience as desired by us. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Bioinformatics Software Developer to join our team. The successful candidate should have strong programming skills in either Python or R and should have some open source code available for review on platforms such as Github. The Bioinformatics Software Developer will be responsible for developing novel bioinformatics tools and maintaining existing ones to improve their NGS pipeline as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to integrate these tools into multiple projects. Some experience with NGS analysis is desirable but not a must though. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain novel bioinformatics tools to improve our NGS pipeline. Actively enhance our NGS pipelines using publically available tools and databases. Collaborate with the rest of the team to integrate these tools into our research projects. Analyze and interpret data and contribute to the writing and reporting of research findings. Contribute to the development and maintenance of our in-house bioinformatics infrastructure. Qualifications: Strong programming skills in either Python or R. Some experience in DNA-seq analysis. Some open source code available for review on platforms such as Github. Comfortable working in a Unix environment, working with tools like Docker and writing shell scripts. Strong understanding of best practices in software development. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. A degree in bioinformatics, computer science or a related field is preferred, but not required. Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent Salary: ₹360,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus Application Question(s): Have you read the job description before sharing your job application? What is your academic background? Where are you currently based in India? The job responded to by you is either based at Powai (Mumbai) or at Wakad (Pune), which city would you be comfortable with as your work location, in case you are not a local candidate and you have to relocate? How many years of work experience do you have so far? How many years of experience do you have using multi-omics data analysis and using public omics repositories (eg. TCGA, GEO, CCLE, DeepMap, etc.)? How many years of experience do you have doing coding either in R or Python? Do you have some open source code available for review on platforms such as GitHub? Do you have any experience in building bioinformatics tools? Do you have experience with NGS data, if yes for how many years? Do you have experience in DNA sequencing analysis, if yes for how many years? Do you have experience working in the Unix environment, working with tools like Docker & writing shell scripts? Specify the reason for job change now, Current CTC, Expected CTC, Notice Period details: Provide clarity about your Career Goal in life & further plans of higher studies: Any other job offer in hand now (provide its details without revealing company name): Speak with the employer ++1