<div>12-month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid/Remote, UK | Full Time Hours  Are you motivated to work on pioneering solutions at the intersection of software engineering and bioinformatics? We’re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer for a 12 month fixed term contract to build tools that connect laboratory workflows with advanced analysis systems, enabling scientists to accelerate discovery and innovation.   Job Purpose  We’re hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer to develop internal applications, APIs, and automation tools that simplify workflows and integrate complex data. Whether you’re focused on building intuitive user interfaces or architecting backend services for bioinformatics platforms, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of scientific software at Tropic.    Responsibilities  <ul><li>Design and implement web-based tools and APIs that connect lab operations with bioinformatics pipelines. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop databases, REST APIs, and automation workflows for internal scientific tools.  </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with scientists and bioinformaticians to translate workflow needs into scalable software. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop robust data integration solutions and visualisation dashboards. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure security, reliability, and performance across all services. </li></ul><ul><li>Deploy and operate applications in cloud environments using modern DevOps practices.  </li></ul> Requirements  <ul><li>At least 3–5 years of proven full-stack development experience (React/HTML/CSS/TypeScript; Python frameworks such as Flask, or FastAPI or Django. Node.js a plus). </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience delivering production-ready full-stack solutions in a scientific or technical environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong database design and management skills (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL).  </li></ul><ul><li>Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications (GCP preferred). </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud deployment. </li></ul><ul><li>Practical experience with GCP services for data storage, processing, and integration (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow). </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to deployment, collaborating effectively with scientists and bioinformaticians. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  </li></ul> Bonus: Experience with bioinformatics data, workflow tools (Snakemake) or scientific programming libraries (Pandas, NumPy, R).   About Us Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, producers and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.  Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.   Why Join Tropic? <ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Social events throughout the year </li></ul><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance  </li></ul> Further Information  <ul><li>Job Location – Hybrid/Remote - UK </li></ul><ul><li>Time Requirement – Full Time   </li></ul><ul><li>Contract –12-month Fixed Term Contract </li></ul><ul><li>Closing date – 16/12/2024 </li></ul> If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here! </div>

Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd is a pioneering leader in the development of novel high-performing commercial tropical crop varieties and traits using advanced genetic breeding (e.g. CRISPR) technologies. Tropic currently focuses on the massive coffee, banana and rice crops, which play a critical role in global agriculture, trade, and nutrition, but face significant, yet addressable, disease and supply-chain challenges.

Full-Stack Software Engineer – Bioinformatics Integration & Platform Development  (UK Based)

<div>12-month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid/Remote, UK | Full Time Hours&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you motivated to work on pioneering solutions at the intersection of software engineering and bioinformatics? We’re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer for a 12 month fixed term contract to build tools that connect laboratory workflows with advanced analysis systems, enabling scientists to accelerate discovery and innovation. &nbsp; Job Purpose&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer to develop internal applications, APIs, and automation tools that simplify workflows and integrate complex data. Whether you’re focused on building intuitive user interfaces or architecting backend services for bioinformatics platforms, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of scientific software at Tropic.  &nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Design and implement web-based tools and APIs that connect lab operations with bioinformatics pipelines. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop databases, REST APIs, and automation workflows for internal scientific tools. &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with scientists and bioinformaticians to translate workflow needs into scalable software. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop robust data integration solutions and visualisation dashboards. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure security, reliability, and performance across all services. </li></ul><ul><li>Deploy and operate applications in cloud environments using modern DevOps practices. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 3–5 years of proven full-stack development experience (React/HTML/CSS/TypeScript; Python frameworks such as Flask, or FastAPI or Django. Node.js a plus).&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience delivering production-ready full-stack solutions in a scientific or technical environment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong database design and management skills (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL). &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications (GCP preferred).&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud deployment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Practical experience with GCP services for data storage, processing, and integration (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow).&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to deployment, collaborating effectively with scientists and bioinformaticians.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills. &nbsp;</li></ul> Bonus: Experience with bioinformatics data, workflow tools (Snakemake) or scientific programming libraries (Pandas, NumPy, R). &nbsp; About Us&nbsp;Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, producers and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.&nbsp; Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.&nbsp;&nbsp; Why Join Tropic?&nbsp;<ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Social events throughout the year&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Further Information&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Job Location – Hybrid/Remote - UK </li></ul><ul><li>Time Requirement – Full Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Contract –12-month Fixed Term Contract&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Closing date – 16/12/2024&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here!&nbsp;</div>

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