Scientific Software Engineer: Bioinformatics Data Tools

Oxford BioTherapeutics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care (Bupa)

Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Annual training budget

Job summary

Oxford BioTherapeutics is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to develop applications and systems for scientific data analysis. This highly hands-on role involves working with bioinformaticians and data scientists to improve workflows through software solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in computer science or bioinformatics, with experience in .NET, JavaScript, and Agile methodologies. Benefits include private health care, a generous pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with biological, biomedical, or life-science data.
• Proven experience within Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal applications and web tools for data interrogation.
• Mentor junior developers in software engineering best practices.
• Take ownership of initiatives from idea through delivery.

Skills

C# programming

.NET

JavaScript

React

Python

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Azure

Graph databases

Job description

Oxford BioTherapeutics is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to develop applications and systems for scientific data analysis. This highly hands-on role involves working with bioinformaticians and data scientists to improve workflows through software solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in computer science or bioinformatics, with experience in .NET, JavaScript, and Agile methodologies. Benefits include private health care, a generous pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.