Software Engineer (Python)

Python Software Engineer (AI / Life Sciences) — London (Hybrid) | £50k–£70k + equity

I’m working with an early-stage AI + life sciences startup in London that’s building a platform used to support scientists working on real drug development challenges.

They’re hiring a Software Engineer (roughly 2–4 years experience) to join as an early engineering hire.

What they need:

• Strong Python fundamentals (clean code, testing, maintainability)
• Experience building APIs / backend services
• Experience with data pipelines / data processing workflows
• Comfortable working in an early-stage environment (ownership, ambiguity, fast iteration)
• Someone who can collaborate well with technical + non-technical/domain experts

Nice to have:

• Django / FastAPI
• AWS / cloud platform experience
• Scientific / healthcare / bioinformatics data exposure (not essential)

Why it’s interesting:

• Real-world impact in healthcare / life sciences
• Early team = high ownership + influence on engineering standards
• Hybrid East London
• Equity + strong growth potential

No sponsorship for this one (UK-based candidates preferred).