Senior Software Developer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering leader in advanced therapies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to impact the biotech field through software solutions that support the manufacturing of innovative therapies. Candidates will lead software projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment, with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex software projects.
• Familiarity with message-oriented/event-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and backend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the architectural roadmap.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical projects.
• Ensure high-quality project execution.

Skills

Leadership in software projects

Software architecture

Full-stack development

Distributed architectures design

Low-level peripheral interfacing

Tools

Java

C#

Modern C++

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Job description

This pioneering leader in advanced therapies is revolutionising the treatment of previously untreatable diseases. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of biotech by developing advanced software solutions that support the manufacturing of cutting-edge therapies.

The successful candidate will work closely with the software architect and product owner to develop and implement the architectural roadmap, translating it into actionable user stories. As the technical lead for software projects, you will ensure that projects are executed to plan, and that the team delivers high-quality results at a sustainable pace. You will also mentor and guide junior engineers, helping them to develop their skills and contribute to the overall success of the software development process.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing complex software projects, with a focus on software architecture, design, and planning
• Good familiarity with message-orientated or event-based systems for designing distributed architectures
• Strong knowledge of full-stack development using modern JavaScript frameworks on the frontend and FastAPI, Flask or Django on the backend
• Good understanding of writing software that interfaces with low-level peripherals or cloud services (and ideally both). This will have required knowledge of Java, C# or modern C++

The company’s culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, take initiative, and work together in a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Alongside the generous salary are benefits including private medical insurance, a generous pension scheme and annual bonuses.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

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