Senior Full Stack Software Engineer September 4, 2026

Chemify Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemify Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build and evolve the next generation of our automated chemistry platform. You’ll work in a tight-knit, cross-functional team spanning software, hardware, data, AI, and infrastructure shipping real features against real science, fast.

You’ll own features end-to-end, contribute to architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with scientists and AI researchers to push the boundaries of chemistry and robotics.

Qualifications

• BS/Cs or equivalent required; strong foundations in software engineering.
• 5+ years of commercial full-stack engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Python and web frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask) is expected.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and ORM design.
• Strong TypeScript/React experience and a passion for UI/UX.
• Hands-on with containerised deployments (Docker) and CI/CD (GitLab/ArgoCD).
• Experience with AWS or another major cloud provider.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex requirements into impactful features across our application suite.
• Own the full feature lifecycle from scoping to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure to ensure sound architecture and production-readiness.
• Champion testing practices and maintain docs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to communities of practice.
• Drive cross-team initiatives and improve processes.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

PostgreSQL

SQL

UI/UX

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

AI-assisted tooling

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

GitLab

ArgoCD

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CDK

Figma

Job description

Chemify is revolutionising chemistry. We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimaginable molecules, drugs, and materials is instantly accessible. By combining AI, robotics, and the world’s largest continually expanding database of chemical programs, we are accelerating chemical discovery to improve quality of life and extend the reach of humanity.

Our software engineering team builds the platform that plans, executes, monitors, and learns from every chemical campaign we run. We’re growing fast and building the next generation for industrial scale.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build and evolve the next generation of our automated chemistry platform. You’ll work in a tight-knit, cross-functional team spanning software, hardware, data, AI, and infrastructure shipping real features against real science, fast.

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with scientists, hardware engineers, and AI researchers the kind of environment where curiosity across disciplines is an asset, not a distraction. You’ll own features end-to-end, weigh in on architecture, and work directly alongside people doing things that have never been done before. If you move fast, care about craft, and get energised by hard problems with real stakes, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex requirements into impactful features across our application suite in rapid, agile iterations.
• Own the full feature lifecycle from scoping through development, deployment, and impact monitoring.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure to ensure new features are soundly architected and production-ready.
• Champion testing best practices; author and maintain code and user-facing documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to communities of practice across the team.
• Drive team-wide initiatives: code reviews, design discussions, process improvements, workstream planning.

What You’ll Bring

Core

• BSc or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of commercial full stack engineering experience.
• Strong Python skills with production experience in FastAPI, Django, Flask, or similar.
• PostgreSQL fluency schema design, SQL, and ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy.
• Proven commercial experience with TypeScript, React, and a genuine interest in UI/UX.
• Comfortable with containerised deployments (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, ArgoCD).
• Hands-on with AWS or another major cloud platform.
• Active user of AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent) this is part of how we work.
• High EQ: we’re cross-functional by design, and everyone here is a natural collaborator.

Infrastructure & Deployment

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes/EKS comfortable deploying to and reasoning about containerised workloads in a managed K8s environment.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK or Terraform) is a strong plus.

Beneficial Skills

• Interest in chemistry, life sciences, robotics, or manufacturing.
• Exposure to serverless architectures (AWS Lambda).
• Experience with product design thinking and tools such as Figma.
• Experience with Orkes or other workflow engine would be beneficial.

Why Join Chemify?

• Impact: You’ll help build the infrastructure that enables digital chemistry at scale accelerating discovery and unlocking new possibilities in science and medicine.
• Autonomy: Reporting to the VP Software & Data Engineering, you’ll have real influence over technical direction and product quality.
• Ambition: Series B, scaling rapidly, tackling problems at the frontier of robotics, AI, and chemistry. We’re building the right foundations for the future.