About the role

Full Stack Software Engineer supporting EIT's web-based SaaS platform for researchers and clinicians. Collaborating in a cross-functional team to build reliable, high-quality software for global genomics research.

Responsibilities

**Your Role: **
At EIT we are seeking an experienced and detailed orientated **Full Stack Software Engineer (Frontend Leaning)** to support the design, build, and maintenance of our web-based SaaS platform that enables researchers and clinicians to engage with our scientific pipelines and data platform. Your work will shape a world-class experience for a diverse set of users, enabling step-changes in global genomics research and clinical practice.
This role will involve hands-on software engineering as part of a cross-functional team. You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and platform specialists to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality software.
**Key responsibilities:**
Build and maintain full stack, but predominantly front-end features for the GPAS Portal and new web applications.
Contribute to technical design for new tools and help maintain existing platforms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product to translate scientific needs into user-focused tools.
Contribute to the team through hands-on coding, code reviews, and technical design reviews.
Contribute to the scalability and reliability of the overall solution, handling large amounts of genomic, and other multi-modal data.
Champion usability, ensuring interfaces meet the needs of clinicians and researchers.
Enhance performance and responsiveness of user interfaces for data-heavy applications.

**Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:**
Experience with the development of web-applications in production environments.
Strong skills in React or a similar Typescript front-end framework.
Experience with Python, with knowledge of API frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django) and SQL databases.
Experience with Docker and Git-based collaborative workflows.
Understanding of Agile development.
Knowledge of security best practices and secure software development.
**Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:**
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
Experience with event-based architecture with hands-on experience with, e.g., Kafka.
Familiarity with UX collaboration tools (e.g., Figma) and accessibility best practices.
**Key Attributes:**
Collaboration.
Willingness to learn and cross train / upskill in new technology.
Willingness to be hands on to explore new technology or develop POC’s.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically about product development challenges.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, particularly in cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
Flexibility to adapt and contribute to a rapidly scaling organisation.

**Our Benefits:**
Competitive Salary + travel allowance + bonus
Enhanced holiday pay
Pension
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Hospital Cash Plan
Therapy Services
Perk Box
Electric Car Scheme
**Working Together – What It Involves**
You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).