Senior Software Engineer (Generalist)

Othram is the world’s only laboratory purpose-built to combine genome sequencing with advanced human identification applications. The laboratory, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is also the only facility in the United States or Canada offering end-to-end, in-house processing from forensic evidence to investigative leads. Over the last three years, this technology has helped law enforcement crack hundreds of cases at the local, state, and federal level, many of which had been unsolved for decades.

Job Description
The Software Engineer will be responsible for a variety of projects and tasks, including website backends, data processing pipelines, and business process automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers to design, implement, and deploy software solutions based on specifications and requirements from product owners
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Develop software testing plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
• Integrate existing software components into fully-functional systems
• Stay up to date on best practices for software development, process automation, and testing, and champion those best practices inside of the organization

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a software developer
• Ability to develop software in Python, and at least 5 years experience with a systems programming language like C, C++, or Rust
• Knowledge of software testing tools and practices
• Experience automating software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Basic knowledge of SQL databases
• Proficiency with common software development systems and tools like AWS, Linux, Git, and Docker
• Ability to work with a team to collaboratively develop large, complex systems through effective communication, documentation, and planning
• Knowledge of genetics, genealogy, forensics, or law enforcement is a plus

Othram is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our team is on a mission to help families, affected by crime or the loss of a loved one, get the answers they deserve. If you are passionate about helping others, and have the focus and dedication to build new things from scratch, join our team and help us make the world a safer and more just place.