Developer / Software Engineer

Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. Every contribution counts - whether in research, administration or infrastructure. For The Core Facility Omics IT and Data Management we are seeking for as soon as possible a

Software Developer

Full-time
Omics IT and Data Management Core Facility (ODCF)


The Omics IT and Data Management Core Facility at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) provides comprehensive support for large-scale omics projects, including secure data storage, high-throughput analysis, and tailored software solutions. By collaborating closely with researchers, we ensure robust bioinformatics pipelines and efficient workflows to drive breakthroughs in cancer research. To achieve this we develop custom software for data management and workflow execution.
We are looking for a software developer to work at the interface of the two in-house developed open-source applications WESkit ( ) and OTP ( ).

The One-Touch Pipeline (OTP) is a metadata management and workflow orchestration or meta-workflow management system specialized on biological high-throughput data. Communicate with and support the OTP team in WESkit's installation, interfaces, and operation


Python, including typed Python using Mypy, Celery, Flask
Agile software development, e.g. SCRUM
The following topics are relevant and experience in them is considered a bonus:
Software design and architecture
Building robust, scalable, usable, production-quality software
Java, Groovy, Grails, Hibernate, Spring, Gradle (OTP software stack)

Knowledge of bioinformatics is not required, but you should be motivated to understand the domain.
The applicant must hold a university degree (including of applied sciences) in computer science, or a related field. Excellent communication and organization skills and proficiency in English are mandatory.


Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being


We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. 999Z FULL_TIME
We are looking for a software developer to work at the interface of the two in-house developed open-source applications WESkit ( ) and OTP ( ).
Communicate with and support the OTP team in WESkit's installation, interfaces, and operation
Python, including typed Python using Mypy, Celery, Flask
Agile software development, e.g. SCRUM
The following topics are relevant and experience in them is considered a bonus:
Software design and architecture
Building robust, scalable, usable, production-quality software
Java, Groovy, Grails, Hibernate, Spring, Gradle (OTP software stack)
Knowledge of bioinformatics is not required, but you should be motivated to understand the domain.
The applicant must hold a university degree (including of applied sciences) in computer science, or a related field. Excellent communication and organization skills and proficiency in English are mandatory.