Vacant job

National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden (NBIS) is now looking for 1–2 additional software developers. We are a national infrastructure whose purpose is to provide support for bioinformaticians and researchers in the life sciences. The software development group consists of two Scrum teams that develop tools for large-scale data management and web applications for research groups and EU-funded projects, all within the field of bioinformatics.

Being part of one of our teams gives you the opportunity to make a difference by working on projects whose goal is to make research data secure and shareable. You will be employed at Uppsala University, at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (ICM), and affiliated with NBIS and Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab). More information about NBIS can be found at https://nbis.se/ (https://nbis.se/).

Job Description

As a software developer, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a sharing platform for human genomics data from research projects, in collaboration with our partners in other European countries. The goal of these projects, such as the Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI), is to help researchers share their data securely, thereby facilitating their collaborations around human health and medicine.

The GDI project aims to enable secure access to genomic and clinical data within the EU to improve clinical diagnostics, treatments, and predictive medicine. Bigpicture is another European flagship project aiming to build a Petabyte-scale platform for AI in digital pathology. Our collaboration partners come from academia as well as healthcare and industry.

You will work closely with other developers in one of our Scrum teams and contribute to the aforementioned projects. The Scrum team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the products, from planning and development to deployment and maintenance. You will be part of a team that values creativity and welcomes your input in influencing decisions within the group.

Work Culture

At NBIS, we encourage continuous learning and personal development, which means we allocate time for you to participate in relevant courses or engage in self-study. You can also contribute to and lead courses on programming, best practices, and software development for researchers and industry participants. In the developer team, we value colleagues who take ownership of projects and strive to create a work environment that encourages curiosity.

Qualifications

As an applicant, you must have at least a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer engineering, computer science, systems science, or bioinformatics, or equivalent documented competence in one or more of these areas.

Further requirements:

• At least four years of documented experience in one or both of the following areas:
  • Software development using modern languages such as Golang or Rust
  • Kubernetes
• Competence in virtualization solutions and software containers, e.g., Docker.
• Previous experience working with infrastructure and experience with at least one of the following technologies: Helm, Grafana, Prometheus, Hashicorp Vault.
• Experience with version control using Git.
• Experience with databases, e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. The applicant must have excellent teamwork skills, initiative, and good communication skills.

Desirable / Meritorious Qualifications

The following are considered meritorious:

• Experience working in physically distributed teams with communication and coordination via electronic tools such as video meetings.
• Experience working with information security is highly meritorious.
• Good understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
• Knowledge of bioinformatics, particularly experience with tools and methods for analyzing human genomics data is especially sought after.
• Experience working agilely according to Scrum and familiarity with Scrum roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner).
• Experience with project management tools, e.g., Zenhub, Jira.
• Experience working with infrastructure systems, especially within the public sector or academia.
• Fluency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

About the Position

The position is permanent (probationary period may apply). The position is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position can be obtained from: Head of Software Development Dimitris Bampalikis, [email protected], +46 72 231 48 19, Deputy Head and Software Developer Henrike Wiemker, [email protected], +46 70 269 29 27, or Director Bengt Persson, [email protected].

In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Apply no later than June 10, 2026, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/1710.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security clearance. If a security clearance is required, approval is a condition of employment.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]