DevOps engineer in molecular diagnostics

Would you like to work as a DevOps Engineer on innovative IT for molecular diagnostics? Develop a new IT infrastructure and workflow, from databases and system integration to CI/CD, and use your technical expertise to contribute to reliable and efficient diagnostics.

• Design and build a database platform (Azure SQL, Azure object storage) for structured registration of samples, patient data, sequencing files and diagnostic metadata, integrated with the existing laboratory management system (LMS).
• Connect clinical ordering systems to workflows for molecular diagnostics; automate sample registration, report generation and the feedback of results to the LMS. This helps prevent manual data entry and transcription errors.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Kubernetes, ArgoCD) on available HPC infrastructure to ensure reliable and maintainable production systems.

• You have a technical background and are interested in combining software development, infrastructure, data and system integration in an environment where your work directly contributes to healthcare.
• Completed higher professional education (HBO) or higher (master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable IT degree.
• Demonstrable experience with database design and management (e.g. Azure SQL, relational databases).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tooling (e.g. ArgoCD, GitLab CI).
• Experience working in Linux/UNIX environments and with version control using Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• Strong programming skills in Python and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently, maintain an overview and set priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, suited to working with clinical, IT and research teams.
• Good command of Dutch is important, as you will work with Dutch-language systems, databases and processes in healthcare.
• Будет плюсом: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure) and the design of data pipelines; Knowledge of clinical or laboratory information systems (e.g. LIS/LMS integrations)

• A one-year contract.
• Salary scale 10: €3,724 to €5,867 gross for full-time employment, depending on education and experience. You will also receive an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 194.4 hours of annual leave per year for full-time employment, with the option to save hours.
• 100% public transport reimbursement. If you walk, cycle or drive, you will receive €0.21 per kilometre; car travel is reimbursed for a maximum of 40 km each way.
• If you cycle to work, you can use our excellent bicycle scheme.
• Pension scheme with ABP, of which we pay 70% of the contribution.
• Free, unlimited access to training courses, including those offered by GoodHabitz, through our learning platform.
• An active staff association and Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize enjoyable sporting activities and events.