Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments - with patients and participants at the heart of it all.
Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.
We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.
Job Description
Help shape the incredible future of genomic healthcare – we’re looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrable track record of building and maintaining scalable, distributed systems primarily using Python and AWS services.
At Genomics England, you’ll develop the platforms that enable everything from large‑scale genomic data analysis to nationwide clinical research tools.
If you’re a proven Software Engineer confident working with Python at scale, designing for reliability and performance, and want to be hands‑on with modern cloud‑native technologies (Terraform, GitLab CI, AWS and more), this is your chance to make a real‑world impact through technology.
Everyday responsibilities include:
* Delivering business requirements primarily using Python and Terraform
* Working collaboratively as part of a team to solve petabyte‑scale problems
* Taking a test‑first approach to delivery from acceptance tests all the way down to unit tests
* Monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting services running at scale in production
* Contributing to code reviews and architecture discussions
* Using Git, Confluence and JIRA daily
Skills and experience for success:
* Proven experience working on distributed systems using managed cloud services (AWS preferable)
* Confident provisioning modern cloud infrastructure with Terraform
* Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferable)
* Ability to evaluate the pros and cons of different technologies (e.g. SQL vs NoSQL databases)
* Strong track record in test automation and a quality‑first engineering mindset
* Comfortable working in agile squads with a DevOps culture
* A familiarity with how Non‑Functional Requirements impact the design of a system
* Excellent communication skills, able to work across cross‑functional teams
Nice to have:
* Interest in genomics, scientific tooling or bioinformatics (or a willingness to learn)
Qualifications
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Additional Information
Salary From: £71,300
Closing Date: Tuesday 25th November @ 23:00 (UK time)
Benefits package includes:
* Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
* Family‑Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
* Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double‑matches up to 10%); Life Assurance 3x salary; Give As You Earn scheme.
* Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
* Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, free Headspace account, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.
Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.
Genomics England’s policies of non‑discrimination and equity will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part‑time or employed under a permanent or a fixed‑term contract or any other relevant factor.
Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity.
We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us.
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