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Tropic · 1 month ago

Full-Stack Software Engineer – Bioinformatics Integration & Platform Development 

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies, dedicated to developing high-performing varieties of tropical crops. They are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to build tools that connect laboratory workflows with advanced analysis systems, enabling scientists to accelerate discovery and innovation.

AgricultureBiotechnology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and implement web-based tools and APIs that connect lab operations with bioinformatics pipelines

Develop databases, REST APIs, and automation workflows for internal scientific tools

Collaborate with scientists and bioinformaticians to translate workflow needs into scalable software

Develop robust data integration solutions and visualisation dashboards

Ensure security, reliability, and performance across all services

Deploy and operate applications in cloud environments using modern DevOps practices

Qualification

Full-stack developmentReactPython frameworksDatabase managementCloud deploymentCI/CDContainerisationGCP servicesBioinformatics experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

At least 3–5 years of proven full-stack development experience (React/HTML/CSS/TypeScript; Python frameworks such as Flask, or FastAPI or Django. Node.js a plus)

Demonstrated experience delivering production-ready full-stack solutions in a scientific or technical environment

Strong database design and management skills (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)

Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications (GCP preferred)

Experience with CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud deployment

Practical experience with GCP services for data storage, processing, and integration (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow)

Ability to work independently and drive projects from concept to deployment, collaborating effectively with scientists and bioinformaticians

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with bioinformatics data, workflow tools (Snakemake) or scientific programming libraries (Pandas, NumPy, R)

Benefits

Private Medical Care

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Group Income Protection

Life Assurance

Company

Tropic

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We use cutting-edge gene editing techniques to develop healthier, hardier and more sustainable crop varieties that flourish even in the face of climate change so local growing communities can thrive, and we can sustain the world’s food supply.

Founded in 2016

London, England, GBR

51-200 employees