Full-Stack Engineer: Python/JS, AWS for Genomics (Hybrid)

Abundant Code; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Remote working abroad (up to 30 days)

Pension & life assurance

Headspace access

Learning budgets

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

Genomics England is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design and deliver backend Python services and user‑facing frontend work. You’ll own REST APIs, work with AWS and relational databases, and collaborate across squads to support national‑scale genomic data platforms.

Join a mission‑driven team building scalable systems for genomic medicine, with hybrid working in London and opportunities to mentor others and shape best practices in code quality and software delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience delivering backend software in Python.
• Experience designing, developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Focus primarily on backend development with opportunities for frontend work using Next.js.
• Develop scalable, high‑quality Python code following best practices.
• Design, develop and maintain REST APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Work with relational databases, including AWS RDS and SQL-based solutions.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks for reliable applications.
• Design and maintain resources hosted on AWS for reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and testing.
• Collaborate with software, QA and platform engineers to create seamless solutions.

Skills

Python

AWS

SQL / Postgres

REST APIs

Agile / TDD

Frontend JS

Education

BSc Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Next.js

Git

Job description

Genomics England is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design and deliver backend Python services and user‑facing frontend work. You’ll own REST APIs, work with AWS and relational databases, and collaborate across squads to support national‑scale genomic data platforms.

Join a mission‑driven team building scalable systems for genomic medicine, with hybrid working in London and opportunities to mentor others and shape best practices in code quality and software delivery.