Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

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Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in an impactful environment in public healthcare? Please read on.

The team you will be joining

The Department of Medical Genetics is a leading provider of healthcare services to patients and families with genetic diseases. Our Genome Diagnostics Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for short-read sequencing. We handle extensive human sequence data, operating high-quality, efficient analysis pipelines accredited under ISO 15189:2022. Concurrently, we develop and implement advanced open-source tools, testing and evaluating new methods for faster, more accurate diagnostics. As our operations expand in volume and complexity, we face growing demands for robust system architecture, automation, and scalable decision support.

The Unit for Genome Diagnostics currently employs 27 people, conducting work in multidisciplinary teams involving technical lab personnel, bioinformaticians, and developers. We are increasingly focused on national collaboration and harmonization, leveraging our extensive Nordic network. Some of our current open-source projects include ELLA, an advanced web-based application which streamlines the process of identifying disease-causing genetic variants, and Maestro, a library for workflow automation.

Practical information

This temporary, 12-month position provides an excellent opportunity to explore your dream of impacting public healthcare. We are committed to creating engaged employees who seize the opportunity to accelerate the implementation of personalized medicine within the Norwegian healthcare system. We maintain a high degree of physical presence in our open office environment at Ullevål, with some flexibility in working hours and the possibility for occasional remote work. There is potential for extension or transition to a permanent position if it aligns well with both your expectations and contributions, and our organizational needs.

For more information, please contact us. See also about.ousamg.io, ous-research.no/digigen, gitlab.com/dpipe, allel.es, and gitlab.com/alleles


Role and responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic colleague who can take the lead in prototyping the optimal setup of a cloud-based infrastructure for future operations. Our aim is to create a cloud-based platform which can facilitate collaborative development and testing of pipelines and applications within our field. Further, we want to establish a proof-of-concept production environment where we can explore how to best leverage the cloud for large-scale secure genomic analyses. Working closely with both operations specialists and development projects, this is how you will spend your days:

  • Establish and configure a new cloud-based development environment and testbed tailored for scientific workloads and applications and large-scale genomics analyses.
  • Document and visualize high-level architecture, contribute to knowledge sharing and provide expert advice.
  • Implement best practice security principles and explore additional measures to protect sensitive health data in cloud environments.
  • DevOps management of our current platforms.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in computer science or a related field. Long and relevant experience can compensate for the lack of a formal degree.
  • Solid experience with software engineering on Linux-based platforms.
  • Experience with cloud service platforms and their configuration.
  • Proficiency with containers and knowledge of container orchestration, network concepts, security best practices, and CI/CD tools and platforms.
  • Excellent English skills, and an understanding of Norwegian as a minimum.
  • Experience with quality management, testing, and documentation under ISO standards is an advantage.

Qualities we are looking for

  • Enthusiasm, determination, and strong execution skills.
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to shared goals and priorities.
  • Aptitude for understanding complex issues and collaborating across disciplines.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and professional development.

Why we enjoy working here

We value the opportunity to apply our skills and knowledge in an impactful environment in public healthcare, fostering a strong professional atmosphere enriched by extensive and diverse expertise in molecular biology, medical genetics, systems biology, bioinformatics, and software development. We cultivate an open, inclusive, and safe environment that values diversity and encourages collaboration across disciplines.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we aim for this diversity to be reflected among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply, regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Kontaktinformasjon

Yngve Sejersted, Head of Unit, +4723016433, [email protected]
Tony Håndstad, Bioinformatics Coordinator, [email protected]

Arbeidssted

Kirkeveien 166
0450 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF

Referansenr.: 4838018358
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Temp
Startdato: 01.10.2024
Sluttdato: 30.09.2025
Søknadsfrist: 11.08.2024