Software Developer (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; 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 across research and clinical-translation projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and external suppliers.

You will lead scoping, coordination and delivery of technology projects, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to software roadmaps and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent knowledge gained through experience and professional qualifications.
• Strong software engineering skills across the development lifecycle, with experience in writing maintainable, well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front-end web interfaces, back-end web servers and APIs.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and investigate, prototype and evaluate solutions.
• Maintain and deploy web applications, write tests and produce clear technical documentation.
• Co-lead user support and contribute to quality and regulatory-compliance activities for relevant software products.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute advice on software roadmaps and technical direction.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web frameworks

Databases

Version control

Automated testing

Education

Degree in an appropriate subject

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology (CCGE), within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge.

CCGE is a world-leading research centre focused on understanding cancer susceptibility and aetiology through the analysis of large-scale genomic, epidemiological and healthcare data. Working with national and international collaborators, we develop innovative data-driven approaches to advance cancer prevention, early detection and risk-stratified healthcare.

This role offers the opportunity to develop software that supports cancer research and translates research findings into tools for clinical practice.

You will design, develop and maintain software across CCGE's research and clinical-translation portfolio, taking responsibility for defined components and projects. Working closely with the Senior Software Developer and multidisciplinary and multi-institutional colleagues, you will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and prototyping to testing, deployment and ongoing support.

Alongside software development, you will lead the scoping, coordination and delivery of technology and service-improvement projects across the Centre. This will include engaging external suppliers, evaluating potential solutions and providing concise updates and recommendations to support decisions. You will work autonomously within agreed priorities, using initiative to move projects forward.

Key responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain front-end web interfaces, back-end web servers and APIs.

Gather stakeholder requirements and investigate, prototype and evaluate solutions.

Maintain and deploy web applications, write tests and produce clear technical documentation.

Co-lead user support and contribute to quality and regulatory-compliance activities for relevant software products.

Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute advice on software roadmaps and technical direction.

Coordinate technology and service-improvement projects, including work beyond software development.

Applications should have

A degree in an appropriate subject, or equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding gained through experience and professional qualifications.

Strong software engineering skills, including Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, web frameworks, databases, version control and automated testing. You will have experience contributing across the software development lifecycle, working with existing codebases and producing clear documentation.

Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Clear communication skills, the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, and sound judgement about when to involve colleagues.

Experience of scientific or medical software, regulatory compliance, user-interface design, or coordinating projects with external suppliers would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term, full-time position. Funding for this post is available for 3 years from commencement in post.

The role is based at Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx. 2 miles south of city centre). The CCGE and Department are committed to supporting hybrid working, but staff are expected to work onsite on a regular basis to foster collaboration and community.

Informal enquiries can be made to Adam Stokes via email at [e-mail]

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Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December, in person at Strangeways Research Laboratory

Please quote reference RS51558 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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