Senior Data Software Engineer

Amici Procurement Solutions
Glasgow
2 months ago
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Senior Data Software Engineer – Java, Python & Search | Amici

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Eden Scott is delighted to be retained byAmicito recruit anexperienced Senior Data Software Engineerto help drive the development of a cutting-edge platform at the heart of the biotech industry. With significant business growth and an ambitious technology roadmap ahead, we’re seeking a skilled engineer with strong Java, Python, and data expertise to join the team and shape the future of Amici’s MyAmici platform.

Why Join Us?

At Amici, you’ll work on projects that truly matter—developing innovative solutions that support scientists in their mission to make life-changing discoveries. You'll be part of an agile and highly collaborative environment, leveraging modern technology stacks to build and optimize a powerful data platform and search engine.

Withsearchbeing a core focus for the next generation of our platform, this is an exciting opportunity to explorevector search, machine learning, and large-scale data processing, all while working withApache Lucene, Solr, or Elasticsearch.

This role is hybrid, with one day per week in our Glasgow office (Tuesdays) and the rest remote.More time in-office may be required for onboarding and training initially.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and optimizea high-performance data platform and search solution for MyAmici.
  • Develop robust search capabilitiesusing technologies such as Apache Lucene, Solr, or Elasticsearch.
  • Engineer scalable data pipelinesin Java or Python to process and integrate large datasets efficiently.
  • Collaborate closelywith Business Analysts, Data Engineers, and UI Developers to deliver impactful features.
  • Work across the full stack, from our React/TypeScript front-end to our Java-based search services.
  • Leverage cloud technologies(Azure Data Factory, Batch Services, Azure SQL) to enhance platform capabilities.
  • Contribute to DevOps practices, code reviews, and system optimizations to maintain high performance and reliability.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience inJava development, with exposure toPythonfor data processing.
  • Professional experience working withlarge-scale data processing and search technologies.
  • Expertise inApache Lucene, Solr, Elasticsearch, or similar search technologies, or a keen willingness to learn.
  • Hands-on experience withSQL and NoSQL databases(e.g., SQL Server, Postgres, MongoDB, CosmosDB).
  • Experience working inAgile environmentswithmodern DevOpsand CI/CD practices.
  • AComputer Science/Software Engineering degreeor equivalent industry experience.
  • Familiarity withwriting automated tests(JUnit, Jest, etc.) and maintaining high code quality.

About Amici

Founded in 2005,Amiciprovides a cloud-based purchasing and inventory management platform for biotech and life sciences organisations. OurMyAmici platformhelps scientists focus on their groundbreaking research while we handle their supply chain and procurement needs. We take pride in deliveringexceptional solutionsthat empower our customers to innovate.

OurInnovation Teamplays a pivotal role in ensuring that MyAmici remains at the forefront of technology, providing a seamless purchasing experience for our users. This is your chance to contribute to an industry thatgenuinely makes a difference.

What’s In It for You?

  • Work in anentrepreneurial and innovative environmentwhere your contributions truly matter.
  • A flexible,hybrid workingapproach that supports work-life balance.
  • A company culture that valuesgrowth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • A fantasticsuite of benefitsto support your career and well-being.(Full details atAmici Benefits)

Join Us!

This is anincredible opportunityto be part of a high-impact team working oncutting-edge search and data solutionsin a growing company that is transforming the biotech industry.

Interested? Let’s talk! Contact our recruitment partners atEden Scottfor an informal discussion:

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