Python Software Engineer

Qureight Ltd
Cambridge
11 months ago
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About Qureight

Qureight is a MedTech company based in Cambridge, UK. It was founded by medical doctors in 2018. Our mission is to combine platform technology and life sciences to generate new insight and transform the way we use clinical data to improve the lives of patients with complex diseases.

Qureight utilises Machine Learning technology to curate and analyse clinical imaging data to better understand complex heart and lung diseases which benefits biopharma and academic institutions achieve new insights into understanding diseases and response to treatment.

We have built a cloud-based platform which allows clients to upload, curate and analyse their data using advanced ML techniques. We are looking for experienced developers to help direct the development of our platform, REST APIs and web-based UI. You will be working on our Python backend and depending on your skills our Next.js front end which is deployed using Terraform to our EKS environment on AWS.

Here are some signs you might love to work with us:

  • You are excited to work in an innovative start-up in one of the most exciting cities in the world
  • You enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with your colleagues
  • You can work independently to drive projects to completion
  • You want to work in a company who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives


We have listed some requirements below. Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the requirements, as these are just a guide.

Requirements

Requirements: 

  • A STEM degree from a well-respected university 
  • Full right to work in the UK without restriction, time limit, or sponsorship 
  • Proficiency in Python 
  • Have built, documented, and tested REST APIs 
  • Experience with AWS cloud services 
  • Produce maintainable, testable, documented, production-grade code 
  • Have utilised CI/CD processes (gitlab preferred) 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience of working in a team using agile methodologies 
  • Experience in AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD) development (EU MDR/US FDA) and applicable standards (e.g. ISO 62304/ISO 14971/ISO 34971) is essential 

Preferred skills and experience: 

  • Comfortable with Linux-based operating systems 
  • Experience using Django
  • Exposure to JavaScript/TypeScript is a bonus but not essential
  • Familiarity with SQL and good schema design
  • Have built and optimised Docker containers and Docker-compose

Benefits

The chance to join a friendly, motivated group of people on a mission for universal good in healthcare.

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Hybrid working policy.
  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Contributory pension.
  • Private medical insurance (including pre-existing).
  • Medical Cash Plan benefit.
  • Death In Service benefit.
  • Discretionary employee share options scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and academic collaborations in a vibrant and fast-acting company.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry where high-quality code is essential.
  • Co-working passes.

Qureight reserve the right to amend or remove any of these at any given time.

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