Software Developer - Cancer Genomics Tools (Hybrid)

Owen Thomas B Corp; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. You will design, develop and maintain software that supports cancer research and translates findings into clinical tools.

You will work across the software development lifecycle, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help lead technology projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent experience.
• Strong software engineering skills in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, web frameworks, databases, version control and testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Clear communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end servers and APIs.
• Gather requirements, prototype and evaluate solutions.
• Maintain and deploy applications, write tests and produce documentation.
• Co-lead user support and contribute to regulatory compliance activities for software products.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to roadmaps and technical direction.
• Coordinate technology and service-improvement projects beyond software development.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web frameworks

Databases

Version control

Automated testing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in an appropriate subject

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. You will design, develop and maintain software that supports cancer research and translates findings into clinical tools.

You will work across the software development lifecycle, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help lead technology projects.