Research Software Engineer: Cancer Genomics (Fixed Term)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CamWebDir in Cambridge is seeking a Software Developer on a fixed-term basis to join the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology (CCGE) at the University of Cambridge. You will design, develop and maintain software across research and clinical-translation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role covers full software lifecycle from requirements to testing, deployment and support.

Qualifications

• A degree in an appropriate subject, or equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding gained through experience and professional qualifications.
• Strong software engineering skills, including Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, web frameworks, databases, version control and automated testing.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle and documenting work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end web servers and APIs.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and prototype and evaluate solutions.
• Maintain and deploy web applications, write tests and produce technical documentation.
• Co-lead user support and contribute to quality and regulatory-compliance activities for software products.
• Coordinate technology and service-improvement projects, including external suppliers.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web frameworks

Databases

Version control

Automated testing

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

CamWebDir in Cambridge is seeking a Software Developer on a fixed-term basis to join the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology (CCGE) at the University of Cambridge. You will design, develop and maintain software across research and clinical-translation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role covers full software lifecycle from requirements to testing, deployment and support.