Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join Genomics England. Our Senior Bioinformatics Engineers are experienced software engineers with extensive expertise in bioinformatics. They provide technical leadership at a squad level, promote best practices, mentor colleagues and develop production-grade software to address complex bioinformatics challenges.

Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics and to support researchers in understanding disease and developing new treatments. Our mission is to enable genomic healthcare and genomic research, with patients and participants at the heart of it.

Genomics England operates a blended working model with hybrid working. Most people come into the office a minimum of 2 times per month; some roles require full-time on-site presence. Office locations: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and leadership for squad-level projects.
• Initiating new projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in hiring across the chapter and directorate.
• Producing high-quality, production-standard code.
• Leading inclusive, high-performing project teams and ensuring the right skills are in place to deliver the mission.
• Ensuring compliance with SOPs, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Embodied leadership behaviours and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Helping set clear stretch goals for teams and individuals and ensuring they are aligned with team goals, PDRs and Career Frameworks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to make reasoned assessments supported by evidence, experience, or knowledge to propose or challenge ideas and make decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with software engineering best practices, bioinformatics tooling and testing.
• Strong command of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members inclusively.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools, file formats, and standards (e.g., GA4GH, nf-core).
• MSc or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated coding experience and experience with genomic data.

Recruitment & Inclusion

Reasonable adjustments can be requested at interview stage if you have a disability or long-term health condition. All successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have an unspent conviction or caution, this may affect our ability to proceed with the application.

Benefits

• Generous leave: 30 days plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Family-friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Pension & financial: Defined contribution pension (employer matches up to 10%), life assurance (3x salary), and giving options.
• Learning & development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, Headspace access, Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Commitment to Equality

Genomics England is committed to an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of a diverse community where everyone can feel welcome and treated with respect regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. We aim to remove barriers in recruitment processes and provide adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process upon request.