At Sano, we are accelerating precision medicine research by building a platform that makes large-scale genetic testing studies faster and easier. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of critical platform components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers while driving the technical vision to support our mission.

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Role - Senior Backend Engineer

Salary - £75,000 - 85,000

Location - Remote, UK only

This role is for you if:

• Have 6+ years of experience in backend engineering, with extensive experience in Python.
• Experience in technologies such as TypeScript/Node.js, or Go, and have experience with SQL and ORMs like SQLAlchemy.
• Are skilled in designing and implementing scalable REST APIs and leading API strategy.
• Possess leadership and mentoring experience, supporting engineers of all levels in a collaborative environment.
• Have worked in fast-paced environments and can adapt to evolving challenges.
• Are experienced in collaborating with cross-functional, diverse teams using Agile methodologies.

Even better if you:

• Knowledge of API security best practices and experience implementing secure, scalable solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, with a solid understanding of cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in performance optimisation and monitoring system metrics.
• A proactive approach to improving developer experience and team productivity.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead Technical Design: Architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side services and applications.
• Mentor and Guide: Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.
• Drive Innovation: Design, implement, and maintain reliable, high-performing APIs and integrations, aligning them with business objectives while maintaining security and scalability.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure Quality: Lead code reviews, track and manage technical debt, and improve code quality through testing and best practices.
• Optimise System Performance: Monitor and enhance system performance metrics like uptime and response times, ensuring consistent reliability and performance.
• Security Leadership: Implement and continuously monitor security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure system resilience.
• Continuous Improvement: Refactor and improve existing services, ensuring scalability, system efficiency, and best practices across the team.
• Documentation: Lead efforts to improve documentation practices, ensuring clear and concise guidance for APIs, code, and processes.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart, so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, tell us about your journey, and about what you learnt.

So, if this role excites you, don't let our role description hold you back, get applying!

🔍 Hiring Process

📞 Initial screening with Becca (30 mins)

💡 Deep dive with Jonathan (30-45 mins)

🧩 Tech Task (to be completed at home)

🙌 Panel Interview w/ the team including online task (90 mins)

Support - If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. All interviews at Sano take place virtually. Please let us know if we can help make a virtual interview run smoother for you.

🛑 Please note:

We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

In addition, as part of our due diligence process, we will be conducting basic DBS checks on successful candidates. As per the The code of practice published under section 122 of the Police Act 1997, we are committed to treating all candidates fairly and are happy to share our Equal Opportunities and Ex-Offender policy on request.

Perks and Benefits

🎒 Remote-First Start-up

🗺️ Up to 45 days of remote working from anywhere in the world

⏱️ Flexible Working Hours

💻 Company Issued Laptop

🎉 Bi-Annual Offsite Socials

📈 Stock Option Grants

🏡 £600 Work From Home Allowance

🧘 £600 Wellbeing Budget

👵 Up to 5% Matched Pension Contribution

🚲 Cycle to Work and Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme

🏝️ 25 Days as Standard + 8 Bank Holidays

🛩️ Up to 40 Days holiday through buy-back

🔎 £1,000 p/y for Learning & Development

🥅 Full Health Insurance & Private Healthcare

🦷 Premium Dental Insurance

🏡 Life & Income Protection Insurance

🍼 16 Weeks of full Parental Leave