Frontend Engineer (Angular)

GHGA is Germany's national infrastructure for human omics data, working to make genomic data securely accessible for research. In this senior role, you will work on developing the user-facing platforms that enable scientists to exchange genomic data, directly contributing to groundbreaking biomedical research.

You will work within an interdisciplinary and international team, collaborating with leading initiatives like the European Genomics Data Infrastructure (GDI) and the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) to build the next generation of research tools., * Implementation of the user interface for the GHGA data portal and other web-based services, ensuring a world-class user experience and usability

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and guide the development process; familiarity with tools like Figma, Sketch or AdobeXD is a plus.
• Establish and maintain a consistent corporate identity and design language across all web frontends, ensuring they are responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms with attention to detail in visual layout, color, and typography
• Architect, test, and maintain clean, high-performance web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
• Develop new interfaces against clear backend specifications
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies using modern frameworks (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Playwright) to ensure application stability and reliability and implement their implementation in CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, bioinformaticians, and data stewards to translate complex requirements into user-friendly features
• Manage code and project workflows using Git and a modern issue tracker and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards, * A meaningful role helping to shape one of Germany's most important scientific data infrastructures for omics data
• Contribute to interdisciplinary efforts, bridging cutting-edge research with clinical applications
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of experts bringing state-of-the-art biomedical research closer to clinics and patients
• Widen your expertise with extensive possibilities of training programs, seminars and conferences

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, web design, human-computer interaction, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent qualification with extensive, relevant professional experience
• Significant professional experience as a frontend engineer in a senior role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership on complex projects
• Expert proficiency in TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS, including extensive experience with the Angular framework
• Demonstrated experience using Tailwind CSS for building modern, responsive user interfaces
• The ability to understand or even contribute to Python- and Kubernetes-based backend development is a strong plus
• Strong experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, or Cypress
• Proficiency with the Git version control system is essential
• The ideal applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively, taking ownership of large-scale frontend challenges from architecture to deployment.
• You are a proactive team player with excellent communication skills in English, able to articulate technical needs clearly, set goals, and thrive in an interdisciplinary setting.

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe's largest cancer research centers. "Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.