Genetwister is an innovative Dutch biotechnology company founded in 1998 specialized in molecular breeding and
bioinformatics of agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plants. Through our research projects we help our customers
improve crop quality to enable more sustainable farming and a more reliable food supply for the future. Our shareholders are
five internationally renowned vegetable and ornamental breeding companies we are proud to serve.



In view of further growth of the company, Genetwister has a vacancy for a


Software Developer
(Bioinformatics Software Tester)



to join our team in Wageningen, The Netherlands.

YOUR POSITION
The Software Developer (Bioinformatics Software Tester) is a member of our Bioinformatics & Software
Development team that ensures the quality of our cutting-edge software for genetics and genomics
analyses. As a Software Developer you will maintain and develop regression testing pipelines and perform
acceptance testing for newly developed bioinformatics and genetics analysis tools and visualisations. You
will also contribute to defining requirements for upcoming software and assist with supporting users
performing their analyses. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of software developers,
bioinformaticians and a system administrator. You report to the Team Lead of Bioinformatics & Software
Development.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master Degree in Bioinformatics, or similar

• Good understanding of bioinformatics algorithms and genomics

• Experience (3+ years) programming with Python or R and enthusiastic about writing efficient code

• Responsible, detail-oriented and able to critically assess bioinformatics challenges and solutions

• Familiar with version control (git) and notebooks (Jupyter)

• Experience programming with an object-oriented language (preferably Java) is desirable

• Knowledge of testing frameworks and approaches is desirable

• Excited about learning new methods/technologies and applying them

• A good communicator who is fluent in English

• A team player who likes to work in a cross-disciplinary team

Genetwister offers you a challenging job (32-40 hours) in a commercial research environment with
professionals who are passionate about innovation and application. The position is based at our offices in
Wageningen and is not a remote position. You have the ability to work partially from home in accordance
with our working-from-home policy.

Please send your CV and brief motivation letter to Tina Graafmans, Senior Office Manager at
info@genetwister.nl by October 31, 2024. In case you have questions about this vacancy you can contact
Lidija Berke, Team Lead Bioinformatics & Software Development, at L.Berke@genetwister.nl.


Acquisition further to this advertisement is not appreciated.


Nieuwe Kanaal 7b +31 317 466 420 VAT NL807333244B01
6709 PA Wageningen info@genetwister.nl CC Arnhem 11043533
The Netherlands www.genetwister.nl