Software Engineer (Python)

Impax Recruitment

📍 London Area, United Kingdom, United-Kingdom

Full-time Hospitals and Health Care,Biotechnology Research Posted February 22, 2026

Job Description

Python Software Engineer (AI / Life Sciences) — London (Hybrid) | £50k–£70k + equity


I’m working with an early-stage AI + life sciences startup in London that’s building a platform used to support scientists working on real drug development challenges.


They’re hiring a Software Engineer (roughly 2–4 years experience ) to join as an early engineering hire .


What they need:

  • Strong Python fundamentals (clean code, testing, maintainability)
  • Experience building APIs / backend services
  • Experience with data pipelines / data processing workflows
  • Comfortable working in an early-stage environment (ownership, ambiguity, fast iteration)
  • Someone who can collaborate well with technical + non-technical/domain experts
  • ...