Bioinformatics Pipeline Test Engineer

Summary

The Bioinformatics Test Engineer will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies for NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) data pipelines, including alignment, variant calling, and annotation workflows. Responsibilities include data validation, regression testing, automated test script development in Python, and collaboration with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based systems. The role requires deep knowledge of NGS file formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF), proficiency in Python scripting, hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD tools, and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) to ensure data accuracy and pipeline reliability.