DEUS EX MACHINA
Data Quality Assurance Engineer (life Sciences) (athens/thessaloniki/remote)

Data Quality Assurance Engineer (life Sciences) (athens/thessaloniki/remote)

Product · Full-time · Municipal Unit of Chalastra, Greece

Job description

We are DEUS EX MACHINA, a technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and analytics. Our client roster includes Fortune 100 organizations and startups. At DEUS EX MACHINA, we strive to develop solutions that make a positive impact. We are also passionate about building innovative solutions that empower our clients to succeed and grow. At the core of our successful track record are our people, our commitment to client success, and our desire to make an impact through a creative, focused, and collaborative mentality.

We are currently looking for an experienced Data Quality Assurance Engineer with expertise in ontologies, taxonomies and data structures who will also oversee enterprise quality initiatives.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability and integrity of our data-driven products and services, while also implementing enterprise-wide quality standards and best practices.

What your daily life will look like:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, implement, and execute quality assurance processes for biological ontologies, taxonomies, and data structures.
Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, cases and scripts.
Perform thorough testing of software applications, databases, and algorithms to identify and report inconsistencies.
Work closely with various teams and domain experts to troubleshoot issues and drive resolution.
Lead enterprise quality initiatives, including the development and implementation of standardized quality processes, procedures, and metrics across the organization.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, improvements and best practices.
Conduct training sessions to enhance the awareness and skills of Quality Assurance standards across the organization.

Your profile:

5+ years of industry experience in a similar role with a track record of ontology development, QA strategy development, data modeling and analysis
Bachelor's or Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field.
Strong understanding of biological ontologies, taxonomies, and data structures, with the ability to interpret and evaluate complex data sets.
Proven experience in quality assurance, software testing, or data validation, preferably in life sciences or bioinformatics industry.
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, R), Linux shell scripting, version control and python testing frameworks.
Experience in implementing and managing enterprise quality programs, processes, and tools.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

What is nice to have:

Knowledge of bioinformatics and biology.
Understanding of bioinformatics methodologies, algorithms, genomics, and molecular biology principles.
Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum
Familiarity with High-Performance Computing and cloud computing systems.

What is it like to work with us:

DEUS EX MACHINA will provide you with resources and advanced tools necessary to deliver best-in-class results for our clients, in a workplace that inspires collaboration and creativity. Our people are the most important asset and we always strive for providing them with a good working-life balance. What to expect working at DEUS: