Backend Software Engineer (Python, AWS) – Genomics Healthcare

Genomics England; City Of London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave: 30 days + holidays + ,

Remote working abroad (up to 30 days/2

Pension

Life Assurance

Learning budgets

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

Genomics England is seeking a Backend Software Engineer - Python to design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs and cloud-native applications on AWS. You’ll work with databases, microservices and identity management solutions to deliver secure, reliable platforms for genomic testing and research at national scale.

You’ll join the Interpretation Portal team, contribute to the Decision Support System, and collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and platform engineers using GitLab,

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience building scalable backend services in Python.
• Experience with AWS and microservice architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend feature development.
• Design, develop and maintain REST APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end, QA and Platform Engineers.

Skills

Python

AWS

REST APIs

Postgres

Okta IdP

Agile

Test-driven development

GitLab

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Genomics England is seeking a Backend Software Engineer - Python to design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs and cloud-native applications on AWS. You’ll work with databases, microservices and identity management solutions to deliver secure, reliable platforms for genomic testing and research at national scale.

You’ll join the Interpretation Portal team, contribute to the Decision Support System, and collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and platform engineers using GitLab,