Senior Software Engineer

City of Westminster
1 month ago
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Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be contributing to the development and scaling of secure, reliable software in a collaborative, agile environment.

This is a contract-based role (12 weeks) offering hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of £500 - £700 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

Building and scaling new software products within an agile squad.
Supporting the delivery of innovative health-tech services that positively impact society.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and engineering leads.
Applying engineering expertise across backend and full-stack development.

What we are looking for

Previously worked as a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer, Python Developer, Node.js Developer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or in a similar role.
Strong background in cloud-hosted web applications and backend services.
Expertise in Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python; knowledge of Golang or Typescript is advantageous.
Experience with agile methodologies, Git, and GitHub workflows.
Competence in developing and maintaining large-scale web applications, both frontend and backend.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test-driven development, and code reviews.
Proficient in data modelling and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
Knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP.
Understanding of security and regulatory requirements in software design.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking tech team and make a tangible difference. Apply now to be part of this exciting venture.

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