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Software Engineer – High-Impact Role in Scientific Discovery (Oxford)

Location: Oxford, UK

Software Engineer (Python, Django/FastAPI, Kubernetes, Data Platforms)

We’re actively hiring for a Software Engineer to join a fast-scaling biotech innovator building real-time, scalable platforms that are transforming research across healthcare, biology, and disease prevention.

You’ll be working on mission-critical systems that power data analysis, telemetry, and infrastructure for global scientific operations - from cancer diagnostics to environmental genomics.

As part of a growing engineering team, you’ll build data-intensive web applications and APIs that serve scientists, operations, and customers around the world.

We can offer our Software Engineer:

• A collaborative and impact-driven team environment
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous pension scheme
• Private healthcare and wellness support
• A beautiful workspace at a green Oxford campus
• Career development opportunities in a company with global reach
• The chance to apply your engineering skills to problems that genuinely matter

You’ll work with:

• Architecture: Cloud-native systems, workflow engines, scalable APIs

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has 2+ years of professional experience
• Has strong Python engineering experience and has delivered production-ready APIs
• Is comfortable working in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments
• Embraces TDD, CI/CD, and agile collaboration
• Is motivated by building tools that support real-world scientific progress

Apply now to be part of a pioneering tech team shaping the future of molecular analysis.

Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this Software Engineer position.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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