Software Engineer

City of London
3 days ago
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Software Engineer (Permanent) - Location: Central London

Salary: Up to £90K + excellent benefits

We're looking for a talented Software Engineer with 2-4 years Python experience to join a fast-growing business at the forefront of Science and Technology. This company is doing incredible work in the life sciences sector, with teams focused on creating accessible AI algorithms specifically designed for drug discovery and related challenges.

In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain software systems that address real-world problems in AI and drug discovery. You'll have the chance to make a real impact, helping shape the company's technological foundations from the ground up.

Working in an interdisciplinary environment-spanning physics, chemistry, biology, and machine learning-you'll continuously grow your skills while contributing to meaningful innovation.

What We're Looking For:

2-4 years of hands-on software development experience
Backend experience
A passion for software engineering and continuous improvement
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (especially Python; other useful languages include Java, C++, or Go)
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and/or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience in an Agile development environment
Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Bonus points for knowledge in machine learning, AI, data engineering, or DevOps/containerizationGCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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