The successful candidate will support our team in managing the GHGA cloud infrastructure, developing and maintaining genomics and health web services following the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health ( GA4GH ) standards, and integrating them with our national and international partners. The role will involve close cooperation with other partners in the GHGA network, as well as international networks and initiatives.
YOUR TASKS:
* Design, and manage deployments on Kubernetes clusters within our internal and commercial cloud infrastructure
* Develop and maintain state-of-the-art/modern FastAPI-based microservices, ensuring automated and reliable deployment using Helm charts and Pulumi
* Integrate API and metadata services for global European biomedical networks
* Learn, follow, and contribute to global GA4GH standards like DRS (Data Repository Service), Beacon, LS AAI (Life Sciences Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure), and Crypt4GH
* Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, developers, data stewards, and international partners to support data sharing, research, and interoperability
We offer the opportunity to help shape one of the most important emerging scientific data infrastructures for the storage and exchange of omics data in Germany.
Your profile:
* MSc in computer science, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, or similar background;
alternatively a BSc or equivalent with several years of relevant professional experience
* Proven experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure management using Kubernetes
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Proficiency with administration and containerisation of Linux systems
* Understanding of IT security practices and standards (e.g. ISO27001, BSI, secure infrastructure design)
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) and Kubernetes deployment tools (e.g. Helm, ArgoCD)
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD
* Experience or interest in microservices design patterns and domain-driven design
* Experience with or interest in (meta)data interoperability standards and FAIR data principles
* Experience with Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI) systems, including federated identity and access management (e.g. LS Login, ELIXIR AAI, OAuth2/OIDC)
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
* Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to translate technical requirements for diverse stakeholders
Your possibilities:
* Shape one of Germany’s most important scientific data infrastructures for health data
* Contribute to interdisciplinary efforts, bridging cutting-edge research with clinical applications
* Work with an interdisciplinary team of experts, bringing state-of-the-art biomedical research closer to clinics and patients
* Widen your expertise with extensive possibilities of training programs, seminars, and conferences
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
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