Software Engineer

Role: Python Software Engineer 

Salary: up to £80k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Oxford (Hybrid, very flexible)

We’re hiring on behalf of a global biotech innovator developing groundbreaking technology that enables real-time biological analysis at scale.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of science and software, building the systems behind next-generation sequencing and data platforms from portable lab devices to large-scale research infrastructure used by institutions worldwide.

The Role

You’ll join a collaborative international engineering team developing and maintaining high-impact data applications that support critical scientific and commercial operations.

You’ll work on systems that process large biological datasets, support telemetry pipelines, and help deliver cutting-edge tools for researchers and scientists around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build and maintain data-intensive web applications and APIs
• Develop scalable systems using Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
• Deploy and manage applications across on-premise and cloud environments
• Implement CI/CD, automated testing, and containerisation best practices
• Collaborate closely with R&D, operations, and scientific teams to ensure reliability and performance

You’ll Succeed If You Have

• Strong, production-level experience with Python
• A background in building web apps, APIs, or workflow engines
• Hands-on experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native environments
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, MongoDB) and data pipelines
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, or related orchestration tools

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Private healthcare & pension
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture

If you’re a Python Software Engineer who thrives in fast-paced, meaningful environments and wants to contribute to technology that’s reshaping global research - apply now.