Software Developer Bioinformatics

As Software Developer Bioinformatics at GenDx, you contribute to our software solutions for transplantation diagnostics. You will participate in the development and maintenance of our HLA typing, chimerism monitoring, and oncology genomic assay tools, while also contributing to the development of software products that support advanced molecular diagnostics.

You enjoy translating biological and clinical needs into robust software solutions and are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment. You are enthusiastic, creative, accurate, and proactive in your communication. You see challenges rather than problems and resolve complex issues using different approaches.

You add value to the R&D Software team and collaborate closely with colleagues working on our diagnostic software portfolio.

This position is ideal for a developer who already has professional software development experience and wants to further develop their technical skills while gaining knowledge of bioinformatics and molecular diagnostics.

At GenDx, your code will do more than power another digital product. It will help laboratories turn complex genomic information into insights that support critical medical decisions.

Joining the GenDx team means becoming part of a driven group of colleagues, who all contribute to the best possible products, to empower better typing results, and eventually improve the quality of life and survival chances of transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software features using Java and/or C#.
• Collaborate closely with the team to implement software requirements and features..
• Improve existing software applications through bug fixes and enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and technical discussions.
• Follow established software development and quality procedures (ISO 13485 and IEC62304 standards).

To be successful in this role, you bring at least 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding academic projects and short-term internships, gained in a commercial, scientific, medical, or similarly structured environment.  You’re comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your work, and contributing to a collaborative development team.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software Engineering, (Bio)informatics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. .
• Hands-on professional experience with Java and/or C#.
• Strong practical knowledge of object-oriented programming, debugging, software testing and documentation.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git): branching, pull requests, code reviews.
• Experience working in an Agile or multidisciplinary product-development team.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• You are based within commuting distance of our office at Utrecht Science Park, or are willing to relocate to the area.
• Please note that you must be legally eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible for this role.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in, or strong affinity for, molecular biology, genomics and/or diagnostics.
• Ideally, you bring 3 years of professional experience with Java and/or C#.
• Familiarity with UML (e.g., designing and/or interpreting software models/diagrams).
• Experience developing web applications (preferably HTML, Apache Tomcat, and ASP.NET) and Linux-based server management.
• Proficiency in development using Visual Studio and/or IntelliJ IDEA.
• Familiarity with secure development practices; cybersecurity awareness.
• Experience working in or alongside regulated/quality-managed environments (documentation, traceability, validation mindset).

• A team of like-minded people who all strive to deliver the highest quality products possible to contribute to better patient outcomes.
• Full-time contract (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week).
• Option to work part-time (0.8 – 0.9 FTE).
• The full-time gross annual salary range for this position is €48.693 – €57.822, including holiday allowance and the conditional end-of-year bonus. The final offer will depend on your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.
• Compensation for commuting traffic.
• 25 holidays plus a collective closure in-between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Free membership for Sports Center Olympos (located at Utrecht Science Park).
• Employee Assistance Program (OpenUp).
• Pension scheme (50% employer’s contribution).
• Laptop.
• An international working environment.
• New office facilities with a GenDx Café to enjoy your lunch.

Ideally, you bring 3 years of professional experience with Java and/or C#.

Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

You are based within commuting distance of our office at Utrecht Science Park, or are willing to relocate to the area.

Please note that you must be legally eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible for this role.