Bioinformatics Workflow Engineer

Remote, Flanders - Belgium

Bioinformatics Workflow Engineer.

Data Intuitive is a Belgian company specialising in scalable, reproducible omics workflows and computational infrastructure for life sciences R&D. We help research teams move from exploratory analysis to production-grade bioinformatics workflows that can be maintained, reused and trusted over time.

We are currently seeking a scientifically-minded individual with a strong passion for IT to join our core team. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional development, allowing you to grow as an expert, coach or leader within our company.

Our competitive compensation package includes an attractive salary and numerous benefits.

This is a remote-first role, where you collaborate through our virtual office and stay closely connected with colleagues, with the option to work one day per week in a shared office in Ghent. Candidates must be based in Flanders.

We take pride in our distinctive company culture that emphasises open source, well-being, sustainability and technology-driven innovation.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

A master’s degree in computer science, computational biology, bio-engineering or a related field, with a preference for a PhD.
Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
A strong sense of collegiality
The ability to work independently and as a team player
Technological curiosity and passion for continuous improvement
Fluency in English

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with academics, pharma industry R&D, and research centres to develop and maintain (multi) omics data workflows for biotech R&D projects, with a focus on long-term partnerships rather than temporary staff augmentation.
Deliver high-quality, maintainable code and sustainable R&D solutions, with a strong focus on reproducibility, maintainability and real-world usability.
Participate in both internal R&D and client projects, utilising your unique talents, knowledge and skills to contribute to the company’s success while maintaining a strong customer-centric focus.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by both mentoring colleagues and actively learning from them.
Build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, mutual success and pleasant collaboration.

Required Biological Skills

Experience with omics technologies, large-scale dataset processing and multimodal data integration
Solid understanding of the underlying molecular biology
Experience with bioinformatics databases, resources and data formats

Required IT Technical Skills

Expertise in the Nextflow workflow management system
Expertise in containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, R)
Experience using Git
Good knowledge of Linux-based operating systems, libraries and tools

Nice-to-Have Skills

High-performance computing environments
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Proficiency in programming languages Javascript and/or Rust
Strategic thinking with knowledge of computer architectures
Experience with DevOps

We value candidates with the ‘nice to have’ skills and are committed to providing training and development opportunities to expand your skill set.

If you are interested in growing professionally and aspiring to become an expert, coach or future leader within our expanding organisation, we encourage you to apply.