Software Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their Global IT Software Engineering team. You will develop and maintain web applications and API-driven systems, using technologies like Python, Docker, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to transformative technology that impacts global scientific progress. This role includes a competitive salary, pension scheme, and a scenic workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Beautiful working environment at Oxford Science Park

Qualifications

• Strong experience in production-level Python development.
• Experience building and maintaining web applications or APIs.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain data-intensive web applications and API-driven systems.
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop using agile methodologies including test-driven development.

Skills

Production-level Python development

Building and maintaining web applications

Automated testing

Deployment in containerized environments

Data pipelines knowledge

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a global leader in the development of innovative DNA and RNA sequencing solutions. Headquartered at the Oxford Science Park, with offices across the US, APAC, and Europe, our technology enables real-time, scalable sequencing – from portable devices to large population-scale systems.

We are driven by a clear mission: to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere.

As a Software Engineer in our Global IT Software Engineering team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining high-impact applications that support our global scientific and commercial operations. You will contribute to systems that power our data analysis platforms and next-generation telemetry infrastructure, helping us deliver world-class sequencing technology to researchers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain data-intensive web applications and API-driven systems
• Work across on-premise and cloud environments, supporting global R&D activities
• Develop using agile methodologies including test-driven development and continuous delivery
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure high availability and performance of applications

Core Technologies:

• Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), Node.js
• Relational and non-relational databases (e.g. SQL, MongoDB)
• Containerisation with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in production-level Python development
• A background in building and maintaining web applications or APIs
• Experience with automated testing, deployment, and containerised environments
• Knowledge of data pipelines, workflow engines, and cloud-native architectures
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is motivated by meaningful work that contributes to global scientific progress.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous pension scheme and private healthcare
• A beautiful working environment at the Oxford Science Park, surrounded by green spaces, water features, and walking trails

If you're ready to apply your skills to transformative technology that is changing the future of science, we invite you to apply today.