Backend Engineer for Autonomous Lab Systems

Unicorn Biotechnologies Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Sheffield seeks a Backend Engineer to design and build backend systems that support innovative laboratory technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and data infrastructure. This full-time role offers a salary band of £40k - £55k, depending on experience. Join us in a fast-moving, transformative environment to help shape the future of science and technology. Interested candidates should submit their application online.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for real-world impact

Close collaboration with scientists and engineers

Work in a high-growth environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building and managing scalable data infrastructure systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python (or equivalent backend language).
• Solid experience working with relational databases and data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services that support Unicorn’s products.
• Own database design and data modelling including performance and integrity.
• Build and maintain APIs that enable product features.

Skills

Python

Data infrastructure systems

Relational databases

APIs

Strong communication skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Job description

A leading biotech company in Sheffield seeks a Backend Engineer to design and build backend systems that support innovative laboratory technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and data infrastructure. This full-time role offers a salary band of £40k - £55k, depending on experience. Join us in a fast-moving, transformative environment to help shape the future of science and technology. Interested candidates should submit their application online.