Genomics Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Genomics Bioinformatics Software Engineer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Genomics Bioinformatics Software Engineer UK Health Security Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 11th November 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 486947 Salary £56,185 - £70,566 per annum, pro rata A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Fixed term Loan Secondment Length of employment 24 months from start date Type of role Information Technology Science Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London – Canary Wharf (Core HQs) About the job Job summary The genomics team support the delivery of the UKHSA Pathogen Genomics service which comprise of a high throughput, distributed sequencing capability.  The sequencing capability was developed to support the COVID pandemic response and delivery of the pathogen genomics programme. The work of the Pathogen Genomics service is to support UKHSA’s genomics surveillance programmes, to aid detection of outbreaks and transmission of infections, to characterise and correlate genomics to virulence and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and generate evidence to support effective interventions, all within the wider UKHSA objective, to significantly reduce their overall public health burden. Job description Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy, jointly with partners, for creating software processes for WGS processing, analysis, reporting a