Software Engineer 2
Illumina · Cambridge, UK
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Role summary
Illumina seeks a Software Engineer 2 for its Cambridge office to develop and maintain cloud-based healthcare software products in areas including oncology and non-invasive prenatal testing. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and enhance applications within an agile environment, with emphasis on code quality, technical discussions, and production support.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Software development experience using Java or similar high-level programming language
- Strong object-oriented analysis and design principles knowledge
- Experience with source control systems like Git or SVN
- Proven success in agile development environments including Scrum or Kanban
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with relational databases and data persistence technologies
What you'll be doing
- Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-based applications in agile Scrum environment
- Implement bug fixes, enhancements, and new features to improve product quality
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities
- Provide technical support for escalated production issues when needed
- Apply software engineering best practices to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
CompensationGBP 48,100 - 72,100 base salary
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