Software Engineer

Illumina, Inc; Linton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic technology company in the UK seeks a software engineer to join their team. This role involves developing and maintaining full-stack applications that enhance genomic data processing. Key skills include back-end development, REST APIs, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred. The company offers a competitive benefits program and values contributions to health equity.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits program

Collaborative work culture

Opportunity for impact in genomic technology

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile environments developing, testing, and maintaining applications.
• Knowledge in developing software for regulated environments.
• Experience in developing event-driven software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to develop and maintain full-stack applications.
• Implement code changes ensuring alignment with software requirements.
• Assist with escalated operational issues.

Skills

Back-end development

REST APIs

Web development

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Database design

Git

Linux command line

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering subject

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Grafana

AWS

Kafka

RabbitMQ

MongoDB

Java

Golang

Job description

Illumina Lab Services (ILS) has an exciting opportunity for a talented software engineer to join its software team. This team builds software used by scientists to track and process large quantities of clinical genomic data and was instrumental in delivering the 100,000 genomes project. Building on this success, ILS is in the next phase to deliver whole-genome DNA sequencing into routine healthcare in partnership with Genomics England and the NHS. To help achieve this, the software team is looking for a software engineer to help with the development and maintenance of the software that manages laboratory operations. You'll join a highly motivated team of software and test engineers that work closely with other teams across ILS, including bioinformatics and lab operations. The culture is collaborative, process-driven and fast-paced, and follows an Agile development methodology. With day-to-day activities spanning the entire development lifecycle you'll be involved in hands‑on development, code review, deployment activities and technical support. Over time you'll also provide input into software specifications through requirements review and producing architecture definitions and designs. Most importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary group that delivers software solutions to enable cutting‑edge sequencing operations that make a difference to peoples’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers and product owners to develop, test and maintain full-stack applications and services in Agile teams.
• Maintain software designs and implement code changes to ensure alignment with software requirements.
• Ensure that software is developed following our software development life cycle and in compliance with our quality management system.
• Collaborate with test engineers to increase our test automation coverage.
• Provide technical assistance to escalated operational issues.
• Contribute to a shared responsibility for devops best practice.

Technical Skills

• Developing back‑end applications and REST APIs in Python.
• Web development experience, preferably with client‑side MVC frameworks such as AngularJS.
• Packaging and deploying software using Docker, Kubernetes and Helm.
• Maintaining CI/CD pipelines for continuous software delivery.
• Designing and maintaining relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Version control using Git and GitHub.
• Proficient at the Linux command line.

Desired Qualifications

• Software development within a regulated environment, ideally to medical device standards.
• Developing event‑driven software using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with LIMS development.
• Software development using AWS services.
• Experience with NoSQL, preferably MongoDB.
• Java and Golang experience.
• Dashboarding and alerting using Grafana.

Preferred Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, or a related engineering subject.

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

What You’ll Expect

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.