Bioinformatics Engineer

About Position Location: San Diego CA – Onsite client office Experience: 2+ Years Job Type: FTE / Contract Mandatory Mention 3 skills: Bioinformatics OR Genomics, NGS, Python, VCF OR BAM OR FASTQ, Testing What You'll Do Design and execute testing strategies for NGS pipelines (alignment, variant calling, annotation) Perform data validation, regression testing, and discrepancy analysis Develop automated test scripts (Python) Translate requirements into test cases and validation criteria Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based workflows Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability Expertise You'll Bring Strong understanding of NGS workflows (FASTQ, BAM, VCF) Experience in bioinformatics pipeline testing or QA Proficiency in Python scripting Hands‑on with Git and CI/CD tools Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and data pipelines Strong problem‑solving and communication skills Preferred Familiarity with Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar workflows Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA/FDA) What We’re Looking For Strong testing mindset + hands‑on engineering skills Ability to debug pipelines and explain thought process clearly Experience with real‑world data workflows (not just academic projects) Mentions NGS pipelines + testing together Mentions variant calling / VCF validation Worked on cloud or production pipelines Only academic bioinformatics (no testing/QA) Only statistics validation (no system testing) No Python or automation Only local scripts, no real pipelines Other High Priority Keywords Variant Calling Regression Testing Data Validation AWS OR S3 OR Cloud Nextflow OR Snakemake OR WDL OR Cromwell Automation Testing Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr