Job Description

Wanted for the next possible date

at the

Data Space Team of the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim

About the Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space:

Expanding beyond the existing scientific collaborations: The Health and Life Science Alliance is building an inter-institutional data space to facilitate data sharing, joint data analyses, and seamless integration with existing projects and data ecosystems with the ultimate aim to enable research in medicine in life sciences. Our platform will empower researchers to collaborate across institutions, utilizing cloud and on-premise computing and storage resources to drive scientific innovation.

Role Overview:

Dedicated to the continuous improvement of human health,wWe are seeking

a Cloud Engineer

to join our newly formed team tasked with designing and implementing the core system for this data space. The system will be primarily built on AWS, with on-premise compute and storage options to be added later. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in developing a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that supports research projects across institutions.

About the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim

The Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim strives to promote research and innovation through synergy – by bridging world-leading life science and biomedical research institutions and by bringing together a highly diverse range of disciplines and a cluster of top researchers. Heidelberg University with its faculties of Medicine, Biosciences, and Engineering Sciences, the University Hospital Heidelberg (UKHD) and the University Hospital Mannheim (UMM), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the Max-Planck-Institute for Medical Research (MPImR), and the Central Institute for Mental Health (ZI Mannheim) have the common goal to develop the Rhine-Neckar region into a world-leading innovation cluster by supporting cutting-edge research and promoting transfer of knowledge into new diagnostics and therapeutics. The participating research institutions are located at the heart of a highly dynamic urban economic and industrial area embedded in a beautiful region with high quality of life.

Job-ID:

V000014487

Field of application:

Medizinische Fakultät

Location:

Heidelberg

Job Category:

IT

Working hours:

full-time (38,5 h per week)

Published:

04.08.2025

Limitation:

Temporary (24 Month)

Contract:

TV-UK

Your tasks

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Design, implement, and maintain a scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support project management, research data sharing and computing. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Implement containerized compute environments using Kubernetes (EKS) or Docker-based orchestration. Enable hybrid cloud solutions, integrating AWS with on-premise compute and storage resources. Design and optimize data storage solutions using AWS S3 and integrate on-premise S3-compatible storage options. Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements for handling sensitive research data. Collaborate with Web Developers and other Engineers to integrate cloud services with the data space management system. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations for reliability and cost efficiency. Maintain high-quality code with proper documentation, testing, and version control (Git). Develop and maintain documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripts.

Your profile

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong experience with

AWS services

, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, and RDS. Hands-on experience with

Infrastructure as Code

(Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar). Experience with

containerization and orchestration

(Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS, or similar). Knowledge of

cloud networking, security best practices, and identity management

. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and monitoring solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment. A strong background in industry standard DevOps tasks and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

hybrid cloud environments

and integrating on-premise resources with cloud services. Understanding of

data governance, compliance, and security frameworks

(GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Proficiency in

Python, Go, or Bash scripting

for automation. Previous experience in

academic research environments

or

health/life sciences data infrastructure

.

What we offer

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Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment Possibility of mobile working Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime Regular team meetings Interdisciplinary cooperation with scientists from all member institutions of the Health+Life Science Alliance Become a crucial member of our team and enable cutting-edge science! An opportunity to work on a pioneering project that will advance research collaboration and innovation. Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL) 30 days vacation Sustainable travel: job ticket Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

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For further information please contact Iwan grin via

e-mail

.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 31.08.2025 online.



Medizinische Fakultät

Iwan Grin

Im Neuenheimer Feld 672

69120 Heidelberg

Tel.: 06221 56 7530

Iwan.grin@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.



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