Data Engineer

Data Engineer at Genomics

Location: London or Oxford

The Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

Why Now?

The company is a rapidly growing and expanding global organisation, with established offices in Oxford, Cambridge, and London in the UK; and Research Triangle Park in the US, with genetics labs in Framingham. Genomics has raised over £100 million in funding to date.

2025 is the second year in a row that Genomics will feature on the Sunday Times 100 Tech as one of Britain's fastest growing private tech companies.

Role Purpose:

As a Data Engineer at Genomics, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, trusted, and timely genomic data that powers cutting-edge scientific and healthcare insights. You'll focus on data transformation, harmonisation, and quality control, while contributing to continuous improvements in our tools, workflows, and data ecosystem. Your work will directly enable scientists to accelerate discoveries and deliver better outcomes for patients.

A Day in the Life:

• Configure, ingest and quality-check large-scale genetic and genomic datasets ensuring high-quality, timely data delivery that meet the needs of our internal scientists and external customers.
• Collaborate with software engineers and developers to optimise and automate ingestion and QC workflows.
• Influence quality control standards and requirements, shaping improvements to data pipelines and tooling.
• Design and manage approved data releases, working closely with science teams to ensure data accuracy and impact.
• Contribute to ongoing projects that enhance our data infrastructure, adding value across our internal and external data ecosystem.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strong understanding of human genetics, genetic variation, and GWAS methodology.
• Proven ability to manage and process large-scale genomic or phenotypic datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Python and Unix shell scripting.
• Ability to problem-solve complex scientific or data-related challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to balance independent work and teamwork effectively.
• PhD in a relevant genomic discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with omics technologies and quality control methods.
• Experience working in a biotech, health tech, or other data-rich scientific environment.
• An interest in improving how genomic data translates into real-world health outcomes.

Core Technologies:

• Languages: Python (primary), Bash
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Linux
• Data: PostgreSQL, Spark/Databricks (advantageous)
• Version Control & Collaboration: Git, Jira

The Team

You'll join a collaborative and mission-driven Data Engineering team that works closely with scientists, analysts, and software engineers to turn complex genomic data into actionable insights. Working together to ensure the accuracy, quality, and impact of the data that drives Genomics forward.

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

• Competitive Salary: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure top-of-market compensation.
• Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.
• Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.

Wellbeing & Time Off

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end.
• Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid Working (e.g., From our London, Oxford Office)
• Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.
• Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate.
• Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

Ready to Build the Future?

If this opportunity excites you, apply now

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.