Lead Engineer (Top BioTech) Python/Java/AWS

Lead Engineer (Top BioTech) Python/Java/AWS!

We are open to looking at a Polyglot -But you must be strong on FULL STACK AND AWS.

Do you want to work on a TOTAL Greenfield Project? This is pure Greenfield as the old system is going to be stopped ASAP. So, this is an outstanding role for someone to make a mark on! You will be given full autonomy to design, build and scale this platform up!

Are you looking for a challenging role and want to make a real difference in peoples lives?

Are you passionate about changing the world and want to help cure diseases?

Do you to work for a listed Biotech which is growing but not to big yet? And could be the next big thing?

Do you want to be at the forefront of AI?

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? This is an outstanding opening to join a very small but growing team. You will be the MAIN GO TO Lead Engineer in London. They do have a growing team to support you but if you want a real challenge and want to drive innovation then this is the place to join!

Is so APPLY NOW!! A high-performing listed Biotech seeking a Lead Engineer to to join its London office to develop, enhance and support technology applications and processes required for Drug Discovery. The successful Lead Engineer will be will be self-motivated and possess superior customer service and communication skills.

The Lead Engineer will need to have an outstanding ability to solve complex technical issues.

Hiring Managers Vision.

Currently we are in a Greenfield Platform build stage and we are open to change our Tech Stack. We are on Java services in Kubernetes, data integration pipelines, cloud native large language model applications, GUI applications. We work through the entire product life cycle, from end user requirements gathering, solution design, architecture, build, test, deploy, and support. You will be in involved in all aspects of software engineering from day one, and pushed to learn and progress as far as you are able.

We will be moving to Python but I am open for someone from a different Tech Stack but ideally if they have Python then that would be a great start. This is a Total Greenfield environment so nothing is off the cards here. We are cloud Native so experience with AWS or Azure is key.

You'll be a joining a small agile team with a wide range of skills, working very closely with the Data and AI teams to build and maintain our computational drug discovery platform. The software engineering team has a very varied portfolio;

Responsibilities

Working with teams across the company to design, build, and deploy new software products to aid in drug discovery Monitoring and maintaining deployed software Being a leader in the engineering team on architecting applications in AWS Proactively supporting team members and wider company in achieving the company's goals Looking out for improvements to our ways of working

Skills

Generalist with a background in full-stack, end-to-end cloud application design and development Senior or leadership position in a small team (at least) Experience of designing, planning, delivering to project deadlines/sprint goals Strong experience with infrastructure as code on AWS using a wide range of AWS services; ECS and networking especially, but including S3, SQS, RDS, CloudWatch Python application or Java expert, but keen polyglot - very confident in at least one other mainstream language Comfortable with SQL and noSQL databases - both populating and querying Experience working with non-technical users - gathering and refining complex requirements

About you

Honest, open, and authentic Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills A believer in processes with a keen eye for spotting inefficiencies Pragmatic - interested in solving problems, not technology Enjoys the responsibility that comes with experience Team focused - you enjoy working to shared goals and helping others Curious, with a desire and aptitude to learn new skills and contribute outside your direct role

This role offers a competitive base salary. This is a Hybrid Based role in Central London. More flexibility is on offer if needed.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to work with one of the best in the industry!

If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your CV as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged ASAP!

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