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Software Engineer (Remote)

Parse Biosciences is a global life sciences company developing single cell sequencing technology to accelerate progress in human health and scientific research.
Manchester, UK
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
3+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech
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Description For Software Engineer (Remote)

Parse Biosciences is revolutionizing single cell sequencing technology with their cloud-based platform Trailmaker. As a Software Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team building tools that accelerate progress in human health and scientific research. The role involves working on both frontend and backend development, using technologies like React, Node.js, Python, and AWS Kubernetes.

The position offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges, including handling big data files, running custom data processing pipelines, and creating interactive visualizations with millions of data points. You'll be working in a fully remote environment with a supportive, inclusive team that values continuous learning and improvement.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of software engineering experience or a combination of relevant education and experience. Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript is required, along with experience in cloud applications and web development. No prior biology or bioinformatics knowledge is needed.

Parse Biosciences has raised over $100M in funding and their technology is used by over 2,500 labs worldwide. Their Trailmaker platform has over 1,000 monthly active users from top research institutions, making this an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact scientific research and human health.

The company culture emphasizes putting users first, taking ownership of work, and maintaining a collaborative environment where team members actively help and learn from each other. As a core member of a small team, you'll have significant influence on the technology direction and engineering culture.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Architect and build new features for the Trailmaker platform
  • Contribute to any part of the codebase (frontend, backend, testing)
  • Participate in the entire development process from planning to implementation
  • Help shape engineering culture and processes
  • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback
  • Create, refine and improve development processes with the team

Requirements For Software Engineer (Remote)

Python
JavaScript
Node.js
React
Kubernetes
  • A degree in computer science (or similar) plus >1 year working experience OR at least 3 years equivalent working experience
  • Experience working in a team that rapidly ships high-quality software
  • Proficiency in at least two programming languages, including Python and JavaScript
  • Knowledge of container-based cloud applications, ideally on AWS
  • Significant professional experience and knowledge of web development
  • Significant experience in conducting code reviews and providing feedback to others

Benefits For Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Provided laptop and home office equipment
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make significant impact

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