Senior Software Engineer

M3 Global Research; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation company is seeking a Senior Developer with extensive experience in full stack JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js. In this role, you will architect scalable systems, lead development efforts, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a hybrid work environment with 1-2 days in-office per month, as well as a competitive salary package including 25 days of annual leave and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Group Life Cover

Pension contributions

Vitality health benefits

Staff discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in full stack development.
• Strong front-end web development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable systems.
• Take ownership of project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech solutions.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

ReactJS

AWS

Agile Process

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

Postgres

MSSQL Server

Terraform

ReactNative

CI/CD

Job description

Company Description

About the business division:

This role sits within Doctors.net.uk, a subsidiary of M3 Inc. Doctors.net.uk is the UK's largest professional network of doctors; a closed community used by over 50,000 doctors daily and with a total membership of over 265,000. Products range from a trusted email communications platform to robust news and educational web pages along with our world-class sponsored pharmaceutical content and doctors’ own user-generated content. Our mission is to continually improve these offerings as well as identifying new ways to support our community of doctors throughout their career.

Job Description

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Developer (~10 years’ experience) who thrives in architecting scalable systems and leading by example. You’ll work across Node.js microservices hosted in AWS, contributing to both technical delivery and the strategic direction of our technology stack. You’ll be a polyglot engineer, confident in JavaScript/TypeScript but adaptable to other technologies as needed.

• Plan,leadand actively contribute to the development of web/mobile applications in an agile environment
• Operate with a high degree of independence, making informed decisions and knowing when to seek input or escape issues.
• Take full ownership of project delivery from design to production ensuring quality, security, and maintainability.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability for the systems you build and influence.
• Alongside other senior members of the team, contribute to the strategy and architectural decisions that support the growth of the services we offer to our members and clients
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, data engineers and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Take ownership of understanding of the whole system and take responsibility for knowledge sharing across the team.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members
• Continuously improve system robustness, performance, and security.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in full stack JavaScript/TypeScript development utilising Node.JS
• Strong experience with front-end web development technologies such as ReactJS,VueJS, Angular
• Experience of mobile app development using ReactNative
• Deep understanding of security, scalability, and non-functional testing.
• Keeps informed of the latest technologies and can introduce them into existing systems when appropriate
• Experience designing and developing applications utilising databases such as Postgres, MSSQL Server
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior developers with technical queries and best practice
• Skilled in AWS (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.) or similar cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and delivery focused
• Strong understanding of Agile process

Desirable

• Experience working with ReactJS component libraries
• Experience building out CI/CD frameworks and build pipelines
• Experience using IaC tools such as Terraform or CDK
• Experience working with .NET
• Experience building ELT data pipelines
• Experience building AI tools and leveraging LLMs

Work Location

• Hybrid work environment. 1-2 days a month in office
• Located in Milton Park, just south of Oxford and close to Didcot parkway

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Participation in a company bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Group Life Cover 4x salary
• Pension 4%/4% employee/employer contributions
• Vitality after probation
• Staff discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership

About M3 EU

M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.