Scientific Software Lead

Hays; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading biotech company as a Software Engineer in a fully home-based role. You'll design and develop software for laboratory workflows, collaborating with scientists to enhance drug discovery processes. This position offers significant career growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on innovation and work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a Software Engineer or Developer in Life Sciences.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, Java, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced software applications for laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists to automate lab processes and gather user feedback.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

Bioinformatics

Biotechnology

Tools

SQL

Hibernate

React

Angular

Node.js

Spring MVC

Job description

Your new company
You'll be joining an innovative small biotech dedicated to transforming research and development through cutting-edge technology. This dynamic and collaborative environment values contributions and fosters professional growth. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a supportive culture, this is an excellent place to advance your career.
They are looking to hire an experienced developer with a good understanding of the Life Sciences / pharmaceutical and biotech industry to join their team in a fully home-based role and develop software to support their lab and R&D efforts.


Your new role

This role is fully home based within the UK.

• Design and develop advanced software applications for laboratory and bioinformatics workflows, focusing on data management and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance existing software systems, ensuring optimal performance and functionality to support ongoing drug discovery & development efforts.
• Collaborate with scientists and lab personnel to automate lab processes, define system requirements, and gather user feedback for new features.
• Implement and refine software life cycle processes, introducing improvements where necessary.
• Scope, plan, and manage new projects, providing regular updates to management.
• Utilise external consulting resources to support project goals where needed.
• Work across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from analysis and coding to testing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• A BSc or MSc (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, eg Biotechnology or Biology
• Strong hands-on experience as a Software Engineer or Developer, within the Life Sciences sector, eg for a pharmaceutical or biotech company, CRO or other R&D business.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, and JavaScript; knowledge of R would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and ORM technologies (eg JPA2, Hibernate).
• Experience in developing web applications using frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, or Spring MVC.
• Familiarity with the software design life cycle (SDLC) and test-driven development methodologies.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders such as wet lab scientists.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Please note this role does not offer visa sponsorship, so ALL candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return
You'll be joining this biotech company as they go into their next phase of expansion and have the chance to make a significant impact on their business.
As well as a home-based position, you'll have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop your career.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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