Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

• If you are passionate about your work, develop consistently high-quality code, and are adept at identifying, preventing, and troubleshooting problems we would love to hear from you
• We welcome applications from all who may not feel they match the full criteria, so if you have most of the below, we'd like to hear from you:
• Strong knowledge of Typescript and Node.js
• Knowledge of modern frontend development, including JavaScript/TypeScript with frameworks like React or Next.js, and experience building intuitive, user-focused interfaces
• Experience designing and implementing backend systems
• Prior experience with Azure (ideally), AWS or GCP
• Comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code, ideally with knowledge of Terraform
• Knowledge and familiarity with Kubernetes a bonus
• Knowledge of good data modelling and design patterns; in-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and familiarity other types of data store (blob, document, graph)
• Good experience in using modern, agile development practices like code review, TDD, CI/CD and pairing using tools like Git and GitHub
• Experience of operationally managing software components once live, including; observability, logging, metrics, error reporting, debugging and live incident management
• Experience of working with sensitive personal data
• Experience working in/with cross-functional teams consisting of e.g. engineers, product, UX and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and audiences outside your own team
• Experience working in small, growing organisations with a high degree of ambiguity, where flexibility is valued
• Strong understanding of software quality principles and practices
• Comfortable in mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers
• Comfortable in taking part in- and sometimes facilitating technical discussions

What the job involves

• We are looking for a Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer to join our cross-functional Biosamples squad
• You’ll help design, build and run the systems that support how we manage biosamples and their associated operations and logistics, from the collection of samples through to their processing by our laboratory partners
• The squad builds an internal web application used by our Biosamples Operations team, alongside data-processing services and integrations with our lab partners
• The software helps our teams track and manage samples, maintain a clear chain of custody and understand the information returned as samples are processed
• This is a specialist operational domain rather than a high-traffic, public-facing product
• You don’t need previous biosamples, laboratory or healthcare experience, what matters is being comfortable learning a complex domain, working closely with operational colleagues and translating their needs into well-designed software
• Our tech-stack includes Typescript/Node.js, PostgreSQL, Terraform (IaC), running in Azure (Kubernetes and Azure AppService)
• Our engineers are full-stack, handling frontend, backend and infrastructure in a total ownership model - squads build and run it

The application process

• We feel hiring should be transparent and give you a real sense of what Our Future Health is like. Here's what you can expect:
• Initial chat with our Talent team (30 min) to get to know each other, discuss the role, and answer any questions you have
• 1st interview with your potential line manager (30 min), giving you an opportunity to learn more about the Biosamples squad, discuss your experience and align on the expectations of the role
• Technical interview with two members of our engineering team (90 min). Ahead of the interview, we'll send you a short coding exercise to complete. During the interview, you'll pair with our engineers to develop your solution further, followed by a technical discussion exploring the design and architecture of a system you've previously worked on
• Final-stage competency interview (60 min) with a small cross-functional panel of your potential new colleagues and stakeholders. This will focus on areas such as collaboration, ownership, communication and how you work within a cross-functional team
• Benefits

Benefits

• Generous company pension package with employer contributions of up to 12%
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• We have a lovely new office in Holborn, Central London and we offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
• We offer all employees a life assurance policy.
• Training support to help you achieve your potential.
• All employees are covered by a group income protection scheme to support them in the event of long term sickness.