Full Stack Software Engineer

The Francis Crick Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop software crucial for scientific research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming, automated testing, and software engineering principles, collaborating closely with scientists and operational teams. This full-time role offers a generous salary and benefits package, including supportive work culture and development opportunities. Join a team dedicated to scientific discovery and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Well-being services

Discounted gym memberships

Childcare support allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in writing production-quality Python code.
• Experience in automated testing and maintaining production systems.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop maintainable software to meet project needs.
• Support operations across the Crick with software development.
• Communicate project requirements with stakeholders.

Skills

Python programming

Automated unit testing

Linux/Unix environments

Containerization (Docker/Singularity)

Version control (GIT)

Job description

Salary for this Role

From £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Job Title

Full Stack Software Engineer

Reports to

Amy Strange

Closing Date

28/Feb/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description

Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer

Details of the role:

Working pattern: This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Salary: From £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Application closing date: 1st of March 2026 at 23.59pm

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world‑class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, cutting‑edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high‑quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Full Stack Software/Python Engineer to play a key role in developing and supporting software that underpins scientific research and operational systems across the Francis Crick Institute.

You’ll work closely with two principal software engineers to design, build and maintain production‑grade tools used daily by scientists and operations teams. Operating at the intersection of science, engineering and operations, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver scalable, practical solutions. Your work will include developing reporting tools, dashboards, APIs and shared Python libraries that support institute‑wide workflows.

In this thriving, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to software and AI driven tools that accelerate scientific discovery, while working closely with research groups, technology platforms and the enterprise IT organisation.

What you will be doing

• Design and develop high-quality, maintainable software to meet project needs and deadlines
• Support operations across the Crick by developing and maintaining supporting software such as libraries and APIs
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications
• Peer review and testing – by working closely with colleagues to maintain quality standards and provide code reviews
• Ensure the security of software and applications - by developing in accordance with established security principles
• Ensure ease of maintenance and sustainability - by developing, testing, releasing and documenting software using agreed best practices

Please see the full job description here.

About you

You will have:

• Strong, demonstrable experience as a Python software engineer, writing production-quality code that is maintained and used by others*
• Demonstrable experience writing and maintaining automated unit tests, with an understanding of how testing supports software correctness, refactoring, and long‑term maintainability in production systems
• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux/Unix environments, including confident use of the command line
• Experience working with containerised environments (e.g. Docker and/or Singularity) for development and deployment*
• Experience maintaining or supporting deployed services or internal platforms, including troubleshooting and operational support
• Evidence of understanding good software engineering practice, including OOP, version control (GIT), unit testing, documentation and release/deployment processes (CI & CD) and a commitment to web standards*
• Experience with other technologies/languages, front end development and workflow orchestration or scheduling systems (desirable)

Minimum criteria*

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everything is accessible.

If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [e-mail]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well‑being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services; Occupational health services and mental health support programs; Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents; Childcare support allowance; Annual leave purchase options; Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike‑to‑work scheme, and shopping discounts; Subsidised on‑site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.