Software Engineer - #146311

Job Description

Software Engineer

Oxford, UK

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a global leader in the development of innovative DNA and RNA sequencing solutions. Headquartered at the Oxford Science Park, with offices across the US, APAC, and Europe, our technology enables real-time, scalable sequencing – from portable devices to large population-scale systems.

We are driven by a clear mission: to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere.

As a Software Engineer in our Global IT Software Engineering team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining high-impact applications that support our global scientific and commercial operations. You will contribute to systems that power our data analysis platforms and next-generation telemetry infrastructure, helping us deliver world-class sequencing technology to researchers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain data-intensive web applications and API-driven systems
• Work across on-premise and cloud environments, supporting global R&D activities
• Develop using agile methodologies including test-driven development and continuous delivery
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure high availability and performance of applications
  
  
  

Core Technologies

• Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), Node.js
• Relational and non-relational databases (e.g. SQL, MongoDB)
• Containerisation with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform
  
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Strong experience in production-level Python development
• A background in building and maintaining web applications or APIs
• Experience with automated testing, deployment, and containerised environments
• Knowledge of data pipelines, workflow engines, and cloud-native architectures
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is motivated by meaningful work that contributes to global scientific progress.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous pension scheme and private healthcare
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture
• A beautiful working environment at the Oxford Science Park, surrounded by green spaces, water features, and walking trails
  
  
  

If you're ready to apply your skills to transformative technology that is changing the future of science, we invite you to apply today.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore’s goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology enabling the real-time, high-performance, accessible and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. The technology is used in more than 100 countries to understand the biology of humans and diseases, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses and whole environments.

Oxford Nanopore was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford and now employs over 1000 employees around the world.