Bioinformatics Software Developer

BioTalent; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biopharmaceutical sector seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer to enhance their analysis platform. This role involves designing cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and collaborating with diverse teams to support therapeutic development. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and a solid background in bioinformatics or related fields.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field plus postdoc or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience working with genomic data.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop bioinformatics analysis tools and workflows.
• Build and implement production-ready pipelines in a managed compute environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with biology, data science, and therapeutic discovery teams.

Skills

Python

Software Engineering

Networking

Security

Scalable Architecture

Education

PhD in Computer Science

MSc in Bioinformatics

Tools

Nextflow

Cromwell

AWS

Job description

Job Description

BioTalent is working with a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing precision live biotherapeutic products with an exciting pipeline targeting immuno-oncology and inflammatory bowel disease. Their mission is powered by a purpose-built, proprietary microbiome profiling platform—an industry-leading technology that unlocks the therapeutic potential of the microbiome by identifying specific bacterial strains linked to clinical outcomes in defined patient populations.

We’re now looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer to play a key role in shaping the technical future of their analysis platform. If you’re passionate about building scalable, production-ready tools that support real-world therapeutic discovery, this is your chance to make a genuine impact in a fast-growing biotech.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Bioinformatics Engineer, you will be a core contributor to the evolution of our data infrastructure and informatics capabilities. Your work will directly support therapeutic development and enable high-quality, scalable data processing at the heart of their innovation engine.

Key responsibilities:

1. Design and develop cutting-edge bioinformatics analysis tools and workflows
2. Build and implement robust, production-ready pipelines in a managed compute environment
3. Continuously optimise workflows to meet scalability, efficiency, and industry compliance standards
4. Explore and integrate new tools and technologies to keep our platform at the forefront of innovation
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with biology, data science, and therapeutic discovery teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for innovation in life sciences.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field plus postdoc or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience working with genomic data
• Solid knowledge of software engineering principles including networking, security, and scalable architecture
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience writing production-grade software
• Hands-on experience with workflow management tools like Nextflow or Cromwell
• Experience working in Linux environments and on cloud platforms (ideally AWS)

Bonus points for:

• Experience with microbiome or metagenomic data
• An interest in therapeutic development or translational science

Why them?

You won’t just be another cog in the machine—you’ll be part of a bold, collaborative team transforming the future of medicine through microbiome science. We offer a dynamic, science-led environment where your ideas will be heard, your skills will be valued, and your work will have real-world impact.