Bioinformatics Pipeline Test Engineer - Healthcare - San Diego CA - Local to CA or who can relocate

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout the Role:
Vytwo is looking for a talented Bioinformatics Pipeline Test Engineer to join our growing healthcare team in San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics, data science, and quality engineering — helping ensure the accuracy and reliability of cutting-edge bioinformatics pipelines. If you're passionate about healthcare innovation and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Title: Bioinformatics Pipeline Test Engineer
Domain: Healthcare
Location: San Diego, CA - Local to CA or who can relocate
Duration: 6 Months
Experience: 2+ years

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test strategies for bioinformatics data pipelines in a healthcare environment
• Validate genomic data processing workflows including variant calling, alignment, and annotation pipelines
• Collaborate with bioinformatics scientists and software engineers to identify and resolve pipeline defects
• Develop automated test frameworks to ensure pipeline accuracy, performance, and scalability
• Perform regression, integration, and end-to-end testing on NGS and multi-omics data workflows
• Document test plans, test cases, and quality metrics in compliance with healthcare regulatory standards
• Monitor pipeline outputs and flag data quality issues across large-scale genomic datasets

Requirements:

• Experience in bioinformatics pipeline testing, QA engineering, or a related role in healthcare or life sciences
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools such as GATK, BWA, STAR, Samtools, or similar
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or R for test automation and data validation
• Familiarity with NGS data formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF) and genomic data processing workflows
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Nextflow, Snakemake)
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data quality standards is a plus
• Must be local to California or willing to relocate to San Diego, CA

About Us:
Vytwo is a forward-thinking healthcare technology company dedicated to advancing precision medicine through innovative bioinformatics solutions. Our team thrives on solving complex genomic challenges that directly impact patient outcomes and clinical decision-making. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where talented engineers and scientists are empowered to do their best work.