Bioinformatics Workflow Developer

Job overview

The Bioinformatics Workflow Developer works onsite in Cary, NC. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Zifo’s science and technology solutions for research-based organizations, including multi-crop genomics programs. The developer turns research analyses into scalable, reproducible, cloud-enabled workflows for genomic data processing. The work helps scientists run pangenome, haplotype, imputation, and quality-control analyses reliably, with validation, monitoring, and documentation built into the pipelines.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain production-grade bioinformatics workflows
• automate and version-control research scripts
• process genomic data formats
• implement workflows using AWS services, S3, and scalable batch execution
• build validation, logging, provenance tracking, and error handling
• collaborate with scientists
• produce reusable pipeline modules, QC reports, operational documentation, and workflow monitoring and reprocessing mechanisms.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bioinformatics

workflow developer

genomics

python

nextflow

snakemake

aws

cloud pipelines

cary nc

zifo

full-time

quality control

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Accrued vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

The role focuses on productionizing genomics workflows using cloud-native AWS services and workflow frameworks such as Nextflow, Snakemake, or WDL.

About the employer

Zifo is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.