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• Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.
• For The
• Core Facility Omics IT and Data Management
• we are seeking for as soon as possible a Software Developer
• Reference number : 2025-0106
• Heidelberg
• Full-time
• Omics IT and Data Management Core Facility (ODCF) The Omics IT and Data Management Core Facility at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) provides comprehensive support for large-scale omics projects, including secure data storage, high-throughput analysis, and tailored software solutions. By collaborating closely with researchers, we ensure robust bioinformatics pipelines and efficient workflows to drive breakthroughs in cancer research. To achieve this we develop custom software for data management and workflow execution. Your Tasks We are looking for a software developer to work at the interface of the two in-house developed open-source applications WESkit Website and OTP Website. WESkit is a Workflow Execution Service Website and submits bioinformatic workflows implemented with Snakemake or Nextflow into our high-throughput cluster. The One-Touch Pipeline (OTP) is a metadata management and workflow orchestration or meta-workflow management system specialized on biological high-throughput data. Our short-term goal is to let OTP submit and manage all workflow executions via WESkit. The long-term goal is to develop WESkit into a standalone workflow execution service for the research community, including its interaction with other GA4GH standards Website, such as TES, TRS, or DRS. Your main activities will be :
• Work in a small team on making WESkit production ready
• Communicate with and support the OTP team in WESkit's installation, interfaces, and operation Your Profile The following skills are particularly important for this position :
• Python, including typed Python using Mypy, Celery, Flask
• Teamwork and communication, including working in a distributed team
• Agile software development, e.g. SCRUM
• Container technologies, in particular Docker and Singularity The following topics are relevant and experience in them is considered a bonus :
• Software design and architecture
• Object-oriented design patterns
• Building robust, scalable, usable, production-quality software
• Workflow management systems, in particular Snakemake and Nextflow
• High-throughput cluster systems, in particular IBM LSF and SLURM
• Kubernetes, Helm
• OAuth2
• Java, Groovy, Grails, Hibernate, Spring, Gradle (OTP software stack) Knowledge of bioinformatics is not required, but you should be motivated to understand the domain. The applicant must hold a university degree (including of applied sciences) in computer science, or a related field. Excellent communication and organization skills and proficiency in English are mandatory. 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. company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• 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
• Our Corporate Health Manage­ment Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
• Contact :
• Dr. Ivo Buchhalter Phone : [+49 6221 42 3566](+496221423566) The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation. Are you interested? Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer! [Apply Website We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.
• Notice :
• We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles. Share this job! [ Website [ Website [ Website [ Website [ Website [ ](mailto : ?subject=Jobangebot%20Software Website [](https : / / api.relaxx.center / r / fc8c3ffdcc9c4bddb45858bacfed857b?pid=2371297&mpid=1418557&prid=16612&tid=30) Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum | Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 | 69120 Heidelberg | Website Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) Website http : / / www.dkfz.de Website 2025-05-15T20 : 59 : 59.999Z FULL_TIME null null null 2025-04-15 Heidelberg 69120 Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 49.4143686 8.6723038