Company: Genomics England Limited
Location: Cambridge
Posted: April 28th, 2026
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.
Join Genomics England as a Back End Python Software Engineer
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable track record of delivering and owning backend software, who is passionate about making a difference in genomics and healthcare.
As a Software Engineer you’ll help shape the future of our innovative products. Using your Python programming expertise, you’ll contribute to large‑scale genomic analyses within a collaborative, supportive, and empowering environment.
You’ll join the Research Acquisition and Processing (RAP) team, which plays a key role in how genomic research is delivered at Genomics England. As part of RAP you’ll help build and evolve production backend services used in live genomic studies, working closely with engineers, product and research colleagues on systems that support large‑scale data processing and time‑critical programmes.
If you want your Python and backend skills as a Software Engineer to directly support life‑changing genomic research at Genomics England, we’d love to hear from you!
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Salary From: £71,300
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May at 23:00 (UK time)
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 disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation or social background.
Genomics England’s policies of non‑discrimination and equity will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, employment status or any other relevant factor.
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.
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