Software Engineer - AI/ML

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a skilled software engineer for back end development of a Python web application, focusing on cloud deployment and AI/ML integration. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong Python skills. Responsibilities include developing high-quality software, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with data engineers. Preferred qualifications include experience in biological data and with tools like Docker and FastAPI. This position offers flexibility within an agile working culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (computational, numerate, or life sciences) or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in Python with backend development experience.
• Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and deployment of applications.

Responsibilities

• Back end development for a Python web application.
• Infrastructure definition and deployment within the cloud environment.
• Integration of AI/ML components with frontend and data infrastructure.

Skills

Strong skills in Python

Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud)

Unit testing experience (e.g. pytest)

Terraform for infrastructure as code

Knowledge of agile practices

Familiarity with modern development tools (e.g. git/GitHub)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Docker

FastAPI

Job description

At GSK we see a world in which advanced applications of Machine Learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost with fewer side effects. It is an ambitious vision that will require the development of products and solutions at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI. We’re looking for a highly skilled software engineer to help us make this vision a reality.

Responsibilities

• Back end development for a Python web application
• Infrastructure definition and deployment within GSK’s cloud environment
• Integration of AI/ML components with frontend, data and compute infrastructure
• Responsible for high quality software implementations according to best practices, including automated test suites and documentation
• Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all tools and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them
• Participate in code reviews, continuously improving personal standards as well as the wider team and product
• Liaise with other technical staff and data engineers in the team and across allied teams, to build an end‑to‑end pipeline consuming other data products

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (including computational, numerate or life sciences), or equivalent experience
• Cloud experience (e.g. Google Cloud and cloud run preferred) including core web application infrastructure
• Strong skills in Python
• Unit testing experience (e.g. pytest)
• Terraform for infrastructure as code definition
• Knowledge of agile practices and ability to perform in agile software development environments
• Strong knowledge of modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. git/GitHub, DevOps tools for deployment) – should be able to show practice of commit early and deploy often

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of Python backend development (e.g. using FastAPI)
• Demonstrated experience with biological or scientific data (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and deployment of AI/ML powered applications – especially using language models or NLP and agent-based approaches
• Experience with Docker or containerized applications, especially architecture of multi‑container applications
• Technical leadership and experience leading development projects and/or teams (large cross‑functional projects preferred)
• Experience upholding software/production best practices, as well as mentorship/coaching is strongly preferred
• Some experience with frontend software development (e.g. React, Vue)

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 7th December 2025 (COB)

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.