Software Developer na Wellcome Sanger Institute

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We have an opportunity for a Software Developer to join an established software development team in the Tree of Life programme on a 2 year contract. As a team we develop robust software platforms in Python and Javascript (React) to enable our science to thrive.

You will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining our core software platforms which include a sample tracking system, currently in use by three programmes, a reporting and analytics portal and various public-facing websites along with back-end infrastructure.

About Us:
We are a small team focussed on developing high quality software, both to help our scientists and operations teams to perform their roles efficiently and to share our programme's results with collaborators and the public. We collaborate cross-programme within the institute.

About You:

You will be a team player with experience of coding, testing, documenting and refactoring complex software systems. You will be keen to work in Scrum, and be confident to interact with stakeholders, product owners, and other developers to deliver quality software. As a good communicator you'll be keen to share the team's work with the wider community.

Essential Technical Skills:

• A Degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent working experience

• Proven understanding of software lifecycle delivery and development methods

• Proven experience of using JavaScript and Python

• Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control, continuous integration, and workflow management tools such as GitLab etc.

Essential Competencies and Behaviours:

• Ability to work within a goal orientated team environment

• Ability to work with stakeholders external to the development team

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritise, manage own workload, and deliver agreed activities consistently on time

• Ability to understand issues within a code base and take guidance from Senior Developers to assist in the resolution

• Desire to learn and progress in the field of Software Engineering

Other Information:

Currently our team works both on-site and remotely. On-site days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Application Process:  

Please apply with your CV and a brief Covering letter outlining how you meet the skills set out above, why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring.

Salary per annum: £37,470 to £44,000

Software Developer job family: Grade 3 Role profile

Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract

Closing Date: 21st September 2025

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.