Who We are
BioCopy is pioneering next-generation TCRm antibody therapeutics by unlocking the pHLA target space. Our ValidaTe platform uniquely integrates high-throughput wet-lab screening, structural insights, and AI to rapidly identify, validate, and optimize highly specific antibody candidates.Position Overview
We're seeking a Platform / DevOps Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure that enables our data scientists and AI researchers to move faster. You'll build robust CI/CD pipelines, maintain our databases and APIs, containerize research tools, and ensure our digital platform scales reliably as BioCopy grows. This role reports to the Head of Digital and Data and is critical to translating computational models into production systems that drive drug discovery.Platform / DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)
Full-Time / Emmendignen / Freiburg RegionKey Responsibilities
CI/CD & Automation:
- Design, implement, and maintain Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
- Establish code standards and automated deployment workflows across multiple Ubuntu servers
- Build and manage Docker container registry for research tools and web applications
- Implement blue-green deployments, rollback procedures, and release management
- Automate repetitive tasks through shell scripting and configuration management
- Manage bare-metal Ubuntu servers, including systemd services, nginx/Traefik reverse proxies, and cron jobs
- Ensure environment consistency across dev/staging/production
- Set up and maintain system monitoring, log aggregation, and alerting for infrastructure health
- Plan and implement automated backup strategies for PostgreSQL databases and critical systems
- Optimize resource utilization and system performance
- Build, optimize, and maintain Docker images for scientific applications
- Implement multi-stage builds and container networking patterns
- Manage Docker Compose orchestrations for multi-service applications
- Establish best practices for container security and resource limits
- Administer PostgreSQL databases (schema design, migrations, performance tuning)
- Design and implement REST APIs using Flask or Django for data access and tool integration
- Develop backend services to support internal applications (SCORE suite: calcSCORE, microarray-layout, Anabel)
- Implement authentication, error handling, and API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Maintain Redis caching layer for performance optimization
- Build and maintain internal full-stack web applications using Flask/Django backends
- Support React frontends for internal tools (understanding of React workflows helpful)
- Integrate APIs with data science workflows and experimental data pipelines
- Ensure code quality through testing, review processes, and documentation
- Work closely with data scientists and AI researchers to containerize and deploy their tools
- Own projects end-to-end: from repository setup to production deployment
- Collaborate with the Head of Digital and Data to shape infrastructure strategy
- Document systems, processes, and architectural decisions for knowledge sharing
- Provide troubleshooting support and implement timely solutions for infrastructure issues
Who You Are
- Strong DevOps foundation: Comfortable managing Linux (Ubuntu) servers, systemd, nginx/Traefik, cron jobs, and system administration
- CI/CD expertise: Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferably Jenkins)
- Docker proficiency: Building images, Docker Compose, container registries, and containerization best practices
- Database administration: PostgreSQL schema design, optimization, migrations, backup/recovery
- Backend development: Python with Flask or Django for API and application development
- Version control: Git workflows, code review, and collaborative development practices
- Automation mindset: Shell scripting, configuration management, and infrastructure as code
- Ownership mentality: Can plan, execute, and maintain projects independently with minimal supervision
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Bonus qualifications:
- Frontend development experience (React or similar frameworks)
- Experience with resource management systems (Slurm or equivalent)
- Exposure to bioinformatics or scientific computing platforms
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Experience scaling systems in research or biotech environments
What We Offer
- Unlimited employment and 30 days leave
- Flexible work hours, work-life balance
- Opportunity to build BioCopy’s AI/ML capabilities at a pivotal stage of growth
- Close integration with wet-lab teams and real experimental feedback loops
- Work on cutting-edge problems in TCRm design and pHLA targeting
- A collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where your ideas directly shape strategy.
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern office & lab environment in the Freiburg region with flexible working options
- Corporate Fitness
To Apply:
Please submit your application (max. 10Mb) to email stating your earliest starting date and job Reference: JOB VACANCY P032.
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