Senior Software Engineer

OxSource; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

OxSource are working with a leading biotech company based in Oxford (2 days a week in the office), working on cutting-edge solutions for healthcare and life sciences. They are looking for a senior python software engineer to join their team.

As a senior python software engineer, you will:

1. Work closely with scientists, engineers, and the wider team to understand the requirements and specifications of software projects.
2. Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust python code and libraries.
3. Apply machine learning techniques and algorithms to solve complex problems and generate insights from large and diverse datasets.
4. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise the performance and reliability of software systems.
5. Follow and promote best practices for software engineering, such as code reviews, testing, documentation, and version control.

To be successful in this role, the below is a guide to requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
2. At least 5 years of professional experience as a python software engineer, preferably in the biotech or healthcare industry.
3. Proficiency in broader Python ecosystem Django, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
4. Experience in machine learning, data science, and data visualization, using tools such as Jupyter, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, etc.
5. Knowledge of web development, RESTful APIs, cloud computing, and database technologies.
6. A strong interest and curiosity in biotechnology and its applications.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-growing and innovative company, apply now!

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DoE

Location: Oxford (2 days a week in the office)