Bioinformatics Software Engineer

The Bioinformatics Software Engineer will help develop and maintain software that supports transplantation diagnostics and other molecular diagnostic applications. The role exists to turn biological and clinical requirements into reliable software, contributing to diagnostic tools used in a specialist healthcare setting. Working within a multidisciplinary R&D software team, the successful candidate will help deliver new features while ensuring established applications remain dependable and fit for purpose.

The work spans feature development, testing and ongoing maintenance. You will use Java and/or C# to implement agreed requirements, investigate and resolve defects, and make enhancements to existing applications. The portfolio includes software for transplantation diagnostics, alongside products supporting molecular diagnostics. This calls for care in translating domain needs into clear technical solutions, as well as sound judgement when debugging and addressing complex issues.

Collaboration is an important part of the role. You will work closely with colleagues across the software team to discuss requirements, review code and contribute to technical decisions. Testing and documentation are part of the development process, as is following established quality procedures. The work is carried out within a regulated medical software context, with development practices aligned to ISO 13485 and IEC 62304.

The team is looking for someone with professional development experience who is ready to deepen their technical capability while building knowledge of bioinformatics and molecular diagnostics. You should be comfortable taking ownership of assigned work, progressing tasks independently and communicating proactively when working through technical challenges. Experience in a commercial, scientific, medical or similarly structured environment will be relevant.

The core requirements are:

- At least three years of professional software development experience; academic projects and short-term internships do not count towards this requirement.
- Hands-on experience with Java and/or C#, alongside a sound understanding of object-oriented programming.
- Practical capability in debugging, software testing and technical documentation.
- Experience using version control such as Git, including branching, pull requests and code reviews.
- Experience contributing to an Agile or multidisciplinary product-development team.
- A degree in Software Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent written and spoken English.

The Bioinformatics Software Engineer role is permanent and hybrid. Candidates must be based within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the area; the office location is not specified here. Applicants must already be legally eligible to live and work in the Netherlands, as sponsorship is not available. Pension provision is included among the stated benefits.

This position will suit a developer who brings solid professional software foundations and an interest in applying them to diagnostic software. It offers day-to-day involvement in developing, testing and maintaining applications, with the additional technical discipline required when software supports medical diagnostics. The wider field is healthcare, within the medical practice industry.