PrecisionLife is helping transform the delivery of healthcare by building the next generation of precision medicine solutions and mechanostic® tests to improve disease detection, patient triage & outcomes, predict patients’ drug responses and reduce the cost of delivering effective care.
We’re a precision medicine company with global ambition and partnerships with some of the largest international healthcare companies and research institutes. We’re headquartered near Oxford, UK, with offices in London, Copenhagen, Warsaw and Boston, MA.
To learn more, visit https://precisionlife.com/
We're looking for a talented Software Engineer with strong Integration and DevOps expertise to join our growing engineering team and help deliver innovative solutions that improve health outcomes.
In this role, you'll play a key part in deploying PrecisionLife's portfolio of products through a diverse network of channel partners. Working as part of our product delivery team, you'll combine hands-on software engineering with integration and deployment activities, ensuring our products are successfully implemented across new and existing platforms.
You'll split your time between:
- Integrating products, data flows, and business processes into partner and client environments.
- Designing and maintaining deployment pipelines and DevOps processes to enable reliable and efficient delivery.
- Building high-quality, scalable software that supports product delivery and customer success.
- Helping solve complex technical challenges across cloud infrastructure, integrations, automation, and application delivery.
- Collaborating closely with product, design, operations, and engineering colleagues to deliver seamless customer experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working across the software development lifecycle, combining engineering excellence with practical implementation and deployment expertise in a fast-growing, product-driven organisation.
Responsibilities
- Work with pipeline frameworks: work to integrate software products and systems within new (e.g. snake make) or existing analytical frames (API integration).
- Integration: work with existing third-party systems or with novel systems to deploy products of various types in the context of analytical or e-commerce pipelines.
- Develop: Design, build, and review product applications (working across backend, cross-system integration and/or full‑stack).
- Write clean, testable code: contribute to code reviews, technical design docs, and architecture decisions.
- Collaborate: with product and design teams to clarify requirements and deliver increments iteratively.
- Cloud: Provision and manage cloud resources (AWS/GCP).
- Containers & Orchestration: Build & test Docker images; deploy/operate diverse set of remote Docker deployments.
- CI/CD: Own and improve build/test/release pipelines, maintain and extend automatic code analysis.
- System Administration: Assist with system administration of development and production systems, define and manage backup strategies, automate deployment and administration tasks where appropriate.
- Other duties as required from time to time by the Management team
Key Requirements
- Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (we use AWS & GCP).
- Containers (Docker) and cloud registries.
- Knowledge of pipeline construction, published frameworks an advantage (e.g. SnakeMake, Nextflow, Apache Airflow)
- Solid software engineering experience (development is mostly done in Python).
- Desire to work with software technologies we use: Python, Django, SQL and No-SQL databases, JavaScript, Angular.
- Good understanding of core computer science concepts, common data structures and algorithms.
- Strong grasp of Git, branching strategies, and code review practices.
- Solid experience with Linux systems and configuration.
- 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role or similar skill base.
Key Attributes
At PrecisionLife, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. You’ll thrive in an environment where engineers partner closely with domain experts, product, QA, and operations teams, sharing responsibility for the systems we build and run. We value people who enjoy working together, contributing ideas, and helping create a strong sense of collective ownership.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive and pragmatic—someone who spots potential issues early, digs into root causes, and drives meaningful improvements without needing detailed direction. You’ll be comfortable adapting to change, picking up new tools and approaches quickly, and continuously developing your skills as DevOps practices evolve.
Clear communication and strong ownership are also key to success at PrecisionLife. You’ll be able to explain technical challenges in practical terms, document processes clearly, and take real responsibility for reliability and quality. We’re excited to welcome someone who takes pride in their work, follows through on commitments, and helps us maintain a high standard of operational excellence.
What We Offer
- Share option scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Company pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance (subject to eligibility)
- Private healthcare (subject to eligibility)
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Increased holiday entitlement with service
- Professional development and training opportunities
- The opportunity to shape a fast-growing international organisation
Right to Work
Employment is subject to verification of identity, qualifications and the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of our pre-employment screening process.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PrecisionLife is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
Legal & Recruitment Disclaimer
PrecisionLife reserves the right to amend, withdraw or close this vacancy at any time without notice. We may close the application process earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
The information contained in this advertisement is intended to provide an overview of the role and does not form part of any contract of employment. The duties, responsibilities and requirements described may be amended from time to time to meet business needs.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include verification of identity, right to work, professional qualifications, employment history, references, regulatory status and, where appropriate and legally permissible, background screening.
Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, qualifications and business need. PrecisionLife is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the grounds of any characteristic protected under applicable UK, EU or local employment legislation.
Candidates who require reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to inform us so appropriate support can be provided.
Data Privacy
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For information on how we collect, use and protect your personal information, please view our Privacy Policy:
https://precisionlife.com/privacy-policy
If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 23:59 BST
We encourage early applications as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. PrecisionLife reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: PrecisionLife is not working with recruitment agencies for this role. Any unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be considered and no fees will be payable.
Pay: £42,000.00-£56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford (Oxfordshire)
