Bioinformatics Software Engineer (Contractor)
Iconma
Foster City, CA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Foster City, CA
POSTED
15 days ago
Responsibilities:
- Client is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Software Engineer to contribute to the development of a next-generation computational platform for antibody-based therapeutic design and assessment.
- This contractor role will focus on building scalable infrastructure for molecular modeling, developability assessment, and interactive data visualization.
- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, web interface design, database architecture, and pipeline automation.
- Design and implement a scalable, web-based interface for antibody and Mult specific modeling workflows.
- Develop and optimize database schemas to manage molecular modeling data and associated metadata.
- Build and maintain FastAPI-based backend services to support computational pipelines.
- Integrate molecular modeling tools (e.g., MOE, Schrödinger) into automated workflows.
- Collaborate closely with scientists and data science team to translate research needs into robust software solutions.
- Ensure code quality through modular design, thorough documentation, and maintainability.
- Support platform deployment and testing in cloud-based environments
Requirements:
- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Physics, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience
- Strong front-end development skills (e.g., React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
- Proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in FastAPI, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern web development frameworks.
- Experience developing automated computational pipelines for scientific applications.
- Solid understanding of protein structure, antibody design, or biophysics is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with molecular modeling tools such as MOE, Schrödinger, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of developability assessment metrics and antibody engineering principles.
- Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry settings.
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the Company
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Iconma
ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.
- Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
- Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
- Founded in 2000
- 2000+ Employees
The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employeesINDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance, 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/