Software Engineer

Overview  At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. ‎ About the opportunity Within QIAGEN Digital Insights, we develop innovative solutions that help researchers and clinicians analyse, interpret, and report complex biological and genomic data. Our clinical genomics platform enables healthcare and life science professionals to transform large-scale genomic and biomedical datasets into actionable insights. Built on scalable cloud-native technologies, robust data pipelines, and intuitive user experiences, the platform supports critical scientific and clinical workflows worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, enhancing, and maintaining data-intensive applications that directly support advancements in healthcare and diagnostics. Working as part of an international engineering team, you will contribute to architectural decisions, improve system performance, and help shape the future of our products. Your tasks: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot. Analyse existing applications and propose improvements to architecture, scalability, performance, and maintainability. Build and support data-intensive services that process large volumes of scientific and clinical data. Collaborate with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and Data Teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Contribute to technical design discussions and promote engineering best practices. Review code, share knowledge, and support continuous improvement across the development team. Occasionally contribute to front-end development using Angular and TypeScript. Your profile: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong backend focus. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot/Spring MVC. Experience designing and developing REST APIs; exposure to GraphQL is considered an advantage. Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database design. Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and performance optimisation techniques. Excellent communication skills in English and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem solving. Nice to have: Experience working with healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, or scientific data platforms. Knowledge of Angular and TypeScript. Experience working within distributed international teams. Exposure to cloud-native architectures and large-scale data processing systems. What we offer  Bonus/Commission Local benefits Referral Program Volunteer Day Internal Academy (QIALearn) Employee Assistance Program Hybrid work (conditional to your role) Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.   QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.