Full Stack Software Engineer Genomics England

Owen Thomas B Corp; 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

Full Stack Software Engineer Overview

Company Name: Genomics England

Job Role: Full Stack Software Engineer

Qualifications: Not specified

Category: I

Job Type: Full Time

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Expertise in Python and the ability to create scalable solutions.

• Experience working with AWS and serverless architectures.

• Experience working with relational databases and SQL, ideally Postgres.

• Experience designing, developing and consuming REST APIs.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and test‑driven development.

A degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience

Nice to have

• Expertise in JavaScript, alongside a strong understanding of frontend development and a passion for delivering an optimal user experience.

• Experience with frontend development using Next.js, or a willingness to learn.

• A strong understanding of code review best practices.

• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.

If you want to use your full‑stack software engineering expertise to directly support life‑changing genomic research and healthcare innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Join Genomics England and help build the systems, services and platforms that enable world‑leading genomic medicine and research at national scale.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary from: £73,500 per annum

Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Family‑Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double‑matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemeand a Give As You Earn scheme.
• Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Visa & relocation

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The role

At Genomics England, we’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with a demonstrable track record of delivering and owning backend software, alongside experience developing user‑facing applications, and a passion for making a difference in genomics and healthcare.

As an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer, your expertise in both backend (Python) and frontend (JavaScript) software development will help support genomic testing and clinical decision‑making at national scale. Your work will directly contribute to large‑scale genomic analyses within a collaborative, supportive and empowering environment.

You will design, build and maintain secure, scalable and reliable Python‑based backend services, with a strong understanding of the frontend products that interface with them. You’ll also design and develop user‑facing products with an emphasis on optimal user experience.

You’ll join the Decision Support System (DSS) Platform Team, which predominantly focuses on backend Python development. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on frontend solutions alongside the Rare Disease and Cancer DSS squads, which own user‑facing products that rely on DSS Platform backend services. DSS is a healthcare system that enables clinical scientists to analyse and visualise output from Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for patients, supporting them in making their interpretations of patients’ WGS.

What you'll do

• Focus primarily on backend software development and design, with opportunities to contribute to frontend development 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 to support reliable, high‑quality applications.

• Design and maintain resources hosted on AWS, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and support the resolution of issues during development and testing.

• Stay informed about industry developments and explore new technologies where they can add value.

• Collaborate closely with fellow software, QA and platform engineers to create reliable, seamless solutions.

• Use tools like GitLab, Confluence and Jira to support collaborative development.

Skills and experience for success

• A proactive approach to teamwork and problem‑solving using collaborative tools.

Blended working model

Genomics England operates a blended working modelas we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring.We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month.However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendancee.g., lab teams, reception team.

Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum.Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.

Visa sponsorship: check with employer