Python Developer

Understanding Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-scaling biotech innovator as a Software Engineer in Oxford, working on transformative real-time data platforms. You'll engage in building scalable APIs that significantly contribute to advancements in healthcare and scientific research. Our collaborative environment offers career development opportunities and a great workspace, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare and wellness support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience required.
• Strong Python engineering experience and delivered production-ready APIs.
• Comfortable in hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

• Building data-intensive web applications and APIs for global scientific operations.
• Working on mission-critical systems powering data analysis and infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Git

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineer - High-Impact Role in Scientific Discovery (Oxford)

Base Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Equity

Location: Oxford, UK

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Software Engineer (Python, Django/FastAPI, Kubernetes, Data Platforms)

We're actively hiring for a Software Engineer to join a fast-scaling biotech innovator building real-time, scalable platforms that are transforming research across healthcare, biology, and disease prevention.

You'll be working on mission-critical systems that power data analysis, telemetry, and infrastructure for global scientific operations - from cancer diagnostics to environmental genomics.

As part of a growing engineering team, you'll build data-intensive web applications and APIs that serve scientists, operations, and customers around the world.

We can offer our Software Engineer:

• A collaborative and impact-driven team environment
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous pension scheme
• Private healthcare and wellness support
• A beautiful workspace at a green Oxford campus
• Career development opportunities in a company with global reach
• The chance to apply your engineering skills to problems that genuinely matter

You'll work with:

• Tech stack: Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), SQL/MongoDB
• Tooling: Docker, Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Architecture: Cloud-native systems, workflow engines, scalable APIs

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has 2+ years of professional experience
• Has strong Python engineering experience and has delivered production-ready APIs
• Is comfortable working in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments
• Embraces TDD, CI/CD, and agile collaboration
• Is motivated by building tools that support real-world scientific progress

Apply now to be part of a pioneering tech team shaping the future of molecular analysis.

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