Bioinformatics Software Developer

BioTalent

Cambridge

1 month ago

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BioTalent is working with a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing precision live biotherapeutic products with an exciting pipeline targeting immuno-oncology and inflammatory bowel disease. Their mission is powered by a purpose-built, proprietary microbiome profiling platform—an industry-leading technology that unlocks the therapeutic potential of the microbiome by identifying specific bacterial strains linked to clinical outcomes in defined patient populations.

We’re now looking for a SeniorBioinformatics Software Developerto play a key role in shaping the technical future of their analysis platform. If you’re passionate about building scalable, production-ready tools that support real-world therapeutic discovery, this is your chance to make a genuine impact in a fast-growing biotech.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Bioinformatics Engineer, you will be a core contributor to the evolution of our data infrastructure and informatics capabilities. Your work will directly support therapeutic development and enable high-quality, scalable data processing at the heart of their innovation engine.

Key responsibilities:

Design and develop cutting-edge bioinformatics analysis tools and workflows
Build and implement robust, production-ready pipelines in a managed compute environment
Continuously optimise workflows to meet scalability, efficiency, and industry compliance standards
Explore and integrate new tools and technologies to keep our platform at the forefront of innovation
Collaborate cross-functionally with biology, data science, and therapeutic discovery teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for innovation in life sciences.

You’ll ideally bring:

A PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related fieldpluspostdoc or equivalent industry experience
Proven experience working with genomic data
Solid knowledge of software engineering principles including networking, security, and scalable architecture
Strong programming skills in Python, with experience writing production-grade software
Hands-on experience with workflow management tools like Nextflow or Cromwell
Experience working in Linux environments and on cloud platforms (ideally AWS)

Bonus points for:

Experience with microbiome or metagenomic data
An interest in therapeutic development or translational science

Why them?

You won’t just be another cog in the machine—you’ll be part of a bold, collaborative team transforming the future of medicine through microbiome science. We offer a dynamic, science-led environment where your ideas will be heard, your skills will be valued, and your work will have real-world impact.

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