Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (SaaS Platform) - Pathogen
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain our web-based SaaS platform that enables researchers and clinicians to engage with our scientific pipelines and data platform. Your work will shape a world‑class experience for a diverse set of users, enabling step‑changes in global genomics research and clinical practice.
This role combines hands‑on software engineering with technical oversight, mentoring junior engineers, and driving improvements in standards, security, observability, and overall product quality. As part of a cross‑functional team, you’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, bioinformaticians, and platform specialists to deliver secure, reliable, and high‑quality software.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain full‑stack features for the GPAS Portal and new web applications
* Contribute to technical architecture for new tools, and help evolve the existing platform’s design and long‑term maintainability
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, bioinformatics, and platform teams to translate scientific needs into user‑focused tools
* Lead by example through hands‑on coding, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
* Ensure scalability and reliability of the overall solution, handling large amounts of genomic, and other multi‑modal data
* Drive best practices for security, testing, CI/CD, and observability across the stack
* Enhance performance and responsiveness of user interfaces for data‑heavy applications
* Champion usability, ensuring interfaces meet the needs of clinicians and researchers
* Continuously improve development workflows through automation, tooling, and documentation
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer in production applications
* Strong skills in React or a similar TypeScript front‑end framework
* Proficiency in Python, with experience in FastAPI (or similar API frameworks), and SQL databases
* Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) and managed services
* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and Git‑based collaborative workflows
* Knowledge of secure, scalable architectures, e.g., microservices and serverless (e.g., Oracle Functions, AWS Lambda)
* Understanding of Agile development
* Knowledge of security best practices and secure software development
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
* Experience with event‑based architecture with hands‑on experience with, e.g., Kafka
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project‑management tools
* Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering excellence
* Familiarity with UX collaboration tools (e.g., Figma) and accessibility best practices
* Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO27001) and SaMD certification
* Knowledge of Nextflow
Key Attributes
* Collaboration
* Willingness to learn and cross‑train / upskill in new technology
* Willingness to be hands‑on to explore new technology or develop POCs
* Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically about security challenges
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, particularly in cross‑functional teams
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
* Attention to detail and a strong commitment to security and quality assurance
* Flexibility to adapt and contribute to a rapidly scaling organisation
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy ServicesPerk Box
* Electrical Car Scheme
Terms of Appointment
* You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary
* You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford
* During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme
Location: Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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