Natera
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at Natera. Skills: Python, React, PostgreSQL, full-stack development. Design and implement full-stack applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend), with a database primary data store. Contribute to architectural decisions, system design reviews, and sprint planning within a collaborative software development team”
What You'll Achieve.
contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack software solutions supporting research, product development, and clinical testing operations; translate complex requirements into practical, production-ready software solutions; Ensure software meets the highest standards of robustness, performance, and compliance; changing the landscape of genetic disease management
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of professional full-stack development experience, proficiency in Python for backend development, Professional experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks for building responsive UIs, Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases, understanding of software development best practices including version control, testing, and code review, Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, Enthusiasm for working in a mission-driven team environment focused on patient impact
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated software environments (ISO 13485, IEC 62304), Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows, clinical lab processes, or NGS data handling, Background in data visualization, scientific computing, or computational biology is a plus
What You'll Do.
Design and implement full-stack applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend)
with a database primary data store
Contribute to architectural decisions
system design reviews
and sprint planning within a collaborative software development team
Ensure software meets the highest standards of robustness
adhering to regulatory requirements
Follow software engineering best practices
including automated testing
and change management protocols
Integrate cloud computing solutions (e.g.
AWS or GCP) for data analysis
Continuously improve existing codebases and internal development processes through refactoring and peer feedback
Engage in cross-functional initiatives that assay development
and commercial software products
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with scientists, laboratory operators, and business stakeholders; within a collaborative software development team; cross-functional initiatives; Inclusive collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Process & Methodology
sprint planning
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Python experience, frontend proficiency (preferably in React), and backend experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred). In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack software solutions supporting research, product development, and clinical testing operations. A candidate with an understanding of NGS laboratory workflows and data management is preferred. Key Responsibilities Design and implement full-stack applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend), with a database primary data store. Collaborate with scientists, laboratory operators, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, production-ready software solutions. Contribute to architectural decisions, system design reviews, and sprint planning within a collaborative software development team. Ensure software meets the highest standards of robustness, performance, and compliance, adhering to regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304). Follow software engineering best practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, and change management protocols. Integrate cloud computing solutions (e.g., AWS or GCP) for data analysis, storage, and deployment. Continuously improve existing codebases and internal development processes through refactoring and peer feedback. Engage in cross-functional initiatives that span assay development, lab automation, and commercial software products. Qualifications Required 8+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with significant time spent interacting with end users to develop and refine UX requirements. Strong proficiency in Python for backend development. Professional experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks for building responsive UIs. Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments; Kubernetes a
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