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About the Role

Join Genomics England as a Backend Python Software Engineer to help build and evolve innovative products that support genomic testing, clinical decision making, and research at a national scale. You will design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications on AWS, working with databases, microservices, and identity management solutions to deliver secure and reliable platforms. You will be part of the RE Platform team, contributing to the Use Research Data (URD) service which manages the Research Environment (RE).

Responsibilities

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 GitLab, Confluence and Jira to support collaborative development.
Collaborate with third party suppliers to create technical specifications.
Lead feature development across the team.

Requirements

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 problem solving using collaborative tools.
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Skills

Python
AWS
Microservice architectures
IAM
Relational databases
SQL
AWS RDS
REST APIs
Okta
Identity Providers (IdPs)
Agile methodologies
Test driven development
GitLab
Confluence
Jira
Amazon API Gateway
DynamoDB
Lambda
Test automation frameworks
React
JavaScript
Code review best practices
Mentoring
Coaching

Location

London

Work Type

Blended working model
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Experienced Software Engineer
Senior

Education Level

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

From: £71,400

Benefits

Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also 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%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 and 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.