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Elvárt technológiák
- CLOUD API DEVOPS LINUX SECURITY ACCESS
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- 1-3 év tapasztalat
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Responsibilities

Design, and manage deployments on Kubernetes clusters within our internal and commercial cloud infrastructure
Develop and maintain state-of-the-art/modern FastAPI-based microservices, ensuring automated and reliable deployment using Helm charts and Pulumi
Integrate API and metadata services for global European biomedical networks
Learn, follow, and contribute to global GA4GH standards like DRS (Data Repository Service), Beacon, LS AAI (Life Sciences Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure), and Crypt4GH
Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, developers, data stewards, and international partners to support data sharing, research, and interoperability

We offer the opportunity to help shape one of the most important emerging scientific data infrastructures for the storage and exchange of omics data in Germany.

Requirements

MSc in computer science, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, or similar background;
alternatively a BSc or equivalent with several years of relevant professional experience
Proven experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure management using Kubernetes
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency with administration and containerisation of Linux systems
Understanding of IT security practices and standards (e.g. ISO27001, BSI, secure infrastructure design)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) and Kubernetes deployment tools (e.g. Helm, ArgoCD)
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD
Experience or interest in microservices design patterns and domain-driven design
Experience with or interest in (meta)data interoperability standards and FAIR data principles
Experience with Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure (AAI) systems, including federated identity and access management (e.g. LS Login, ELIXIR AAI, OAuth2/OIDC)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to translate technical requirements for diverse stakeholders

Your possibilities:

Shape one of Germany's most important scientific data infrastructures for health data
Contribute to interdisciplinary efforts, bridging cutting-edge research with clinical applications
Work with an interdisciplinary team of experts, bringing state-of-the-art biomedical research closer to clinics and patients
Widen your expertise with extensive possibilities of training programs, seminars, and conferences

What we offer

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
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

Company info

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe's largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.

The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.

Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.

Since 2020, the DKFZ, together with other academic institutions across Germany, operates the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) as part of the national program for research data infrastructures (NFDI). GHGA acts as a national node within the federated European Genome-Phenome Archive and the European Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI). Since 2025, GHGA data hubs also act as genome data centers within the German national sequencing program genomDE, making GHGA the largest research data infrastructure dedicated to genome research.

In order to develop the GHGA software platform into a state-of-the-art infrastructure for the secure exchange of genome data, we are seeking for the next possible date a Research Data Infrastructure Engineer.

Reference number: 2026-0051

The successful candidate will support our team in managing the GHGA cloud infrastructure, developing and maintaining genomics and health web services following the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) standards, and integrating them with our national and international partners. The role will involve close cooperation with other partners in the GHGA network, as well as international networks and initiatives.