Your Tasks
As DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for 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 in detail:
* Design and manage deployments on Kubernetes clusters within our internal cloud infrastructure
* Develop and maintain state-of-the-art/modern FastAPI-based microservices, ensuring automated and reliable deployment using Helm charts
* 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 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 possibilities:
* Shape one of Germany’s most important scientific data infrastructures
* 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
* Take part in international organizations such as the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), the European Genome Phenome Archive (EGA) and ELIXIR shaping the future of genomics across borders
* Widen your expertise with extensive possibilities of training programs, seminars and conferences
Your Profile
* Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or similar background with a focus on bioinformatics or data science, optionally with a PhD; alternatively a BSc or equivalent qualification with complementary years of relevant experience
* Proven experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure management, and container orchestration with Kubernetes
* Proficiency with Linux systems
* Strong knowledge of IT security certifications and standards
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, research-oriented environment
* Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, especially Helm for managing Kubernetes applications
* Experience in (meta)data interoperability standards
* Familiarity with GA4GH standards such as DRS, Beacon, LS AAI, and Crypt4GH
* Experience or interest in microservices design patterns and domain-driven design
The ideal applicant should have demonstrated the ability to work independently. The candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and be able to articulate clearly the technical needs, set clear goals, and work within an interdisciplinary setting, communicating with other partners.
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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