Full Stack Software Engineer 1

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Are you passionate about solving customer problems with cutting-edge technologies? Do you have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills? Do you want to work on products having a real positive impact on the world? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Software Engineer role within the End-To-End Solutions (e2e) team in Cambridge (UK).

We are looking for an enthusiastic Full Stack Software Engineer I with a strong foundation in TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer looking to grow in a collaborative and innovative environment. Experience in bioinformatics and Java is a plus but not required.

Illumina is at the forefront of bringing whole genome sequencing into healthcare, helping change lives by driving adoption of sequencing in the diagnosis of rare disease and emerging cancer applications. Your new colleagues are all deeply passionate about what they do, knowing that our work has the power to improve lives. Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

• Assist in developing and maintaining full-stack applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend).
• Work on RESTful APIs and microservices using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement scalable and efficient solutions.
• Support database operations with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Develop interactive data visualisations to enhance user insights and decision-making.
• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous learning.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues with guidance from senior engineers.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to develop user-friendly interfaces.

• 0-2 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular.
• Understanding of RESTful API development and microservices.
• Basic knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Willingness to learn and adopt best software development practices.
• Exposure to data visualisation libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or similar is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

• Exposure to bioinformatics, computational biology, or data-driven applications.
• Basic knowledge of Java and backend development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated—they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program including highly competitive salaries accompanied by a market leading benefits package. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.