Software & Bioinformatics Developer (Student) - 6 month

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Please note: This is a part-time student position (20 hours/week) intended for candidates currently enrolled in a university program.

Closing date: 4th July 2025

As a Software & Bioinformatics Developer (Student) here at Illumina (Emedgene), you’ll join a collaborative and agile development team focused on advancing our software platform that supports cutting-edge genomic technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both software engineering and bioinformatics, contributing to real-world applications that impact scientific discovery and healthcare innovation. You’ll work closely with developers, QA engineers, and customer success teams, all while receiving mentorship and support to grow your technical and professional skills.

Emedgene (an Illumina company) is on a mission to unlock genomic insights for the world’s health organizations by providing data-driven AI solutions for genomic diagnostics and discovery at scale. We work with leading healthcare and life sciences organizations to enable precision medicine programs, enable high throughput diagnostics and accelerate the pace of research.

Why You

You’re a curious and motivated student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related technical field, with at least two semesters completed. You’re eager to learn and contribute in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. You bring a foundational understanding of coding—especially in Python—and are comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively. Your interest in bioinformatics, data processing, or scientific computing sets you apart, and any experience with front-end technologies or databases is a plus. Strong communication skills and fluency in English will help you thrive in our global, cross-functional teams.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a student team member, you will play an active role in the development, support, and maintenance of our software platform. This includes:

• Contributing to software development:
• Design, implement, test and automate new features and tools.
• Enhance existing codebases and workflows in collaboration with our development team.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Providing platform support and operational maintenance:
• Assist in resolving bugs, technical issues, and customer-reported problems.
• Support quality assurance and documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: development, QA, and customer success.
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world applications in software and bioinformatics.
• Work in an agile, team-oriented environment with mentoring and learning opportunities.

You Are

• A student in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related technical field.
• Familiar with or interested in bioinformatics, data processing, and scientific computing.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a dynamic development environment.
• Comfortable with basic coding concepts – especially in Python.
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Experience with front-end technologies or databases is an advantage.

Requirements

• At least 2 semesters completed in your undergraduate studies.
• Availability to work 20 hours per week during the semester.
• Willingness to grow in both software development and bioinformatics application domains.

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.