Software Engineer - Python; office locations

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future.

Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations.

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.

Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems.

We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age.

At Genomics England, we’re looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable track record of delivering and owning backend software, who is passionate about making a difference in genomics and healthcare.

As an experienced Software Engineer, you’ll help build and evolve innovative products that support genomic testing, clinical decision making and research at national scale. Using your Python programming expertise and experience, you’ll directly contribute to the systems and services that enable large scale genomic research within a collaborative, supportive and empowering environment. You’ll design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs and cloud native applications on AWS, working across databases, microservices and identity management solutions to deliver secure and reliable platforms.

You’ll be joining the RE Platform team, providing software engineering expertise to our Use Research Data (URD) service. URD manages the Research Environment (RE), which is the front door to the National Genomic Research Library (NGRL), and is what our research community typically associates with Genomics England.

• Backend Software Development and Design.
• Develop scalable, high-quality Python code following best practices.
• Design and maintain microservices hosted on AWS, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
• Design, develop and maintain REST APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Work with relational databases, including AWS RDS and SQL based solutions.
• Support and integrate identity and access management solutions, including Okta and other Identity Providers (IdPs).
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks to support robust and reliable applications.
• Troubleshoot and support the resolution of issues during development and testing.
• Stay informed on the latest industry trends and embrace new technologies.
• Collaborate closely with front end developers, QA and Platform Engineers to create reliable, seamless solutions.
• Use tools like Git Lab, Confluence and Jira to support collaborative development.
• Collaborate with third party suppliers to create technical specifications.
• Lead feature development across the team.

• Expertise in Python and the ability to create scalable solutions.
• Experienced working with AWS and microservice architectures.
• Experienced with AWS services including IAM.
• Experienced working with relational databases and SQL, ideally AWS RDS.
• Experienced designing, developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experienced integrating with identity management and authentication platforms such as Okta or similar Identity Providers (IdPs).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and test driven development.
• A proactive approach to teamwork and…