Full Stack Software Engineer (Genomics)

Location: Hybrid, London, England, United Kingdom; office locations include Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds. Most employees are expected to attend the office at least twice per month, depending on the role and team.

Salary from: £73,500 per annum

Company

hirify.global enables genomic medicine and research through national-scale healthcare software, genomic testing, clinical decision support and genomic data platforms.

What you will do

• Design, build and maintain secure, scalable and reliable Python backend services for the Decision Support System platform.
• Develop user-facing products and contribute to frontend solutions using JavaScript and Next.js.
• Design, develop and maintain REST APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Work with relational databases, including AWS RDS and SQL-based solutions, and maintain reliable AWS resources and serverless architectures.
• Build and improve test automation frameworks, troubleshoot issues, and support high-quality application delivery.
• Collaborate with software, QA and platform engineers using GitLab, Confluence and Jira.

Requirements

• Expertise in Python and the ability to create scalable solutions.
• Expertise in JavaScript, strong frontend development knowledge and a focus on optimal user experience.
• Experience with AWS and serverless architectures.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, ideally Postgres.
• Experience designing, developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and test-driven development.
• Proactive teamwork and problem-solving using collaborative tools.
• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Frontend development experience with Next.js, or willingness to learn it.
• Strong understanding of code review best practices.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.

Culture & Benefits

• Blended working model with flexible team working patterns and no general expectation of full-time office attendance.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays, long-service leave, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually with approval.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, pension contributions with double-matching up to 10%, life assurance and financial schemes.
• Individual learning budgets, training and certification support, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription with approval.
• Health and wellbeing support including subsidised gym membership, Headspace, an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests and flu jabs.
• Inclusive workplace policies, employee recognition and referral schemes, and adjustments available for the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Applications close on Wednesday 18 November at 23:00 UK time.
• Successful candidates must complete a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and disclose previous offences at the point of application; some unspent convictions may prevent progression because of the healthcare work.