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About the Role

Genomics England is seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer with Python expertise to design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications on AWS. This role involves working across databases, microservices, and identity management solutions to deliver secure, reliable platforms that support genomic testing, clinical decision making, and research at a national scale.

Responsibilities

Lead feature development across the team.
Design and develop scalable, high-quality Python software following best practices.
Design, develop and maintain REST APIs for internal and external integrations.
Design and maintain resources hosted on AWS, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
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, reliable applications.
Troubleshoot and help resolve issues during development and testing.
Work closely with front-end developers, QA and Platform Engineers to create reliable, seamless solutions.
Use tools such as GitLab, Confluence and Jira to support collaborative development.
Collaborate with third-party suppliers to create technical specifications.
Stay informed about industry trends and embrace new technologies.

Requirements

Demonstrable track record of delivering and owning backend software.
Expertise in Python for developing scalable solutions.
Experience with AWS services, including IAM, and microservice architectures.
Experience with relational databases and SQL, ideally Postgres.
Experience designing, developing and consuming REST APIs.
Experience integrating with platforms such as Okta or similar Identity Providers (IdPs).
Familiarity with agile methodologies and test-driven development.
A proactive, collaborative approach supported by collaborative tools.
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Skills

Python
AWS
Microservices
REST APIs
Relational Databases
SQL
Identity and Authentication
Agile Methodologies
Test-Driven Development
GitLab
Confluence
Jira
Amazon API Gateway
ECS
Fargate
Lambda
Test Automation Frameworks
React
JavaScript
Code Review
Mentoring

Location

London

Work Type

Blended working model
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

£73,500 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
Additional leave for long service
Option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually
Blended working arrangements
Flexible working
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits
Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%)
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Give As You Earn scheme
Individual learning budgets
Support for training and certifications
Reimbursement for one annual professional subscription
Employee recognition programme
Referral scheme
Subsidised gym membership
Free Headspace account
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Eye tests
Flu jabs

About the Company

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.

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.
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.