Senior Software Engineer

Additional Resources; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop reliable software using AI and genetic data. In this hybrid contract role, you will collaborate within agile squads, building scalable health-tech services that impact society. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in Node.js and Python, as well as experience with cloud-hosted applications. Offering a competitive rate of £500 - £700 per day, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in precision healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing large-scale web applications, both frontend and backend.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.
• Understanding of security and regulatory requirements in software design.

Responsibilities

• Building and scaling new software products within an agile squad.
• Supporting the delivery of innovative health-tech services.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Cloud-hosted web applications

Agile methodologies

Git and GitHub workflows

Data modelling

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be contributing to the development and scaling of secure, reliable software in a collaborative, agile environment.

This is a contract-based role (12 weeks) offering hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of £500 - £700 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Building and scaling new software products within an agile squad.
• Supporting the delivery of innovative health-tech services that positively impact society.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and engineering leads.
• Applying engineering expertise across backend and full-stack development.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer, Python Developer, Node.js Developer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong background in cloud-hosted web applications and backend services.
• Expertise in Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python; knowledge of Golang or Typescript is advantageous.
• Experience with agile methodologies, Git, and GitHub workflows.
• Competence in developing and maintaining large-scale web applications, both frontend and backend.L
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test-driven development, and code reviews.
• Proficient in data modelling and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP.
• Understanding of security and regulatory requirements in software design.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking tech team and make a tangible difference. Apply now to be part of this exciting venture.

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