Ευκαιρία εργασίας στην Saphetor

1|09|17

Systems Engineer Internship

Basic information

 

Join an emerging personal genomics start-up based in Switzerland, working in Athens, Greece. Saphetor S.A. is pioneering the use of big-data sequencing technology such as exome and whole-genome sequencing for clinical practice. We are involved in both clinical research and diagnostics, providing our clients with quality analysis and interpretation of next generation DNA sequencing data. We are looking for a final year student or recent graduate in engineering to join our team in Athens. He/she will be involved in the development, testing, maintenance, support and quality control of our products, which analyse, integrate and cross-reference large amounts of data in order to solve real needs in the field of clinical genetics. We offer excellent terms, a flexible work environment and we will provide training as needed.

 

Job Description

 

In this role, you will be working on the design, development and testing of the key back-end software infrastructure that underpins our external offerings, including varsome.com, the world’s first genomics search engine. You will be interacting with the existing development team, including web developers and genetics PhDs. Skills and experience Essential skills: Good programming experience in C++ or related programming languages (e.g. C#, Objective C) Fluency in English and ability to write technical documents in English Attention to detail and methodical working, and a positive attitude towards learning new technologies and skills Team player, able to work in small groups, Self-starter: independent creative thinker able to take on tasks & work out what to do. Desired skills: Interest in or working knowledge of genomics, and experience in next generation sequencing analysis Familiarity with: Linux and command-line tools 
 a popular scripting language a database system big data systems high-performance computing clusters web development frameworks (e.g. Django) We offer: Full-time internship position based in Athens Competitive compensation depending on skills, experience and overall profile Excellent working environment and career prospects in this emerging field A friendly team working experience, with experienced developers & bio-informaticians, using scrum methodology, code reviews and presenting many opportunities to develop your technical knowledge & experience.

 

Basic Requirements
  • Good programming experience in C++ or related programming languages (e.g. C#, Objective C)

  • Fluency in English and ability to write technical documents in English

  • Attention to detail and methodical working, and a positive attitude towards learning new technologies and skills

  • Team player, able to work in small groups

  • Self-starter: independent creative thinker able to take on tasks & work out what to do

 

Good to have

  • Interest in or working knowledge of genomics, and experience in next generation sequencing analysis
  • Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools
  • Familiarity with a popular scripting language
  • Familiarity with a database system
  • Familiarity with big data systems
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing clusters
  • Familiarity with web development frameworks (e.g. Django)

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