Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

​Software Engineer (Life Sciences)

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search, please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss c

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search, please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Software Engineer

Software Engineers in the life sciences sector develop, test, and maintain software systems that support critical scientific workflows in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology. Their work enables researchers, clinicians, and production teams to operate efficiently, access data securely, and comply with regulatory standards.

A Software Engineer’s role typically involves:

  • Designing and building scientific applications – This can include systems for laboratory automation, data visualization, clinical trial management, or real-time monitoring of manufacturing processes.

  • Integrating with scientific instruments and databases – Engineers ensure seamless data capture from lab instruments (e.g., mass spectrometers, sequencers) and build connections to databases used for bioinformatics, compound libraries, or patient data.

  • Implementing secure, compliant systems – In regulated environments, software must comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO standards. Engineers develop audit trails, user authentication protocols, and robust documentation.

  • Developing APIs and user interfaces – Many Software Engineers build APIs that support data sharing between systems, as well as intuitive front-end interfaces for scientists and operations teams.

  • Collaborating across disciplines – Software Engineers work alongside scientists, data analysts, QA professionals, and regulatory teams to ensure their systems meet technical and scientific requirements.

Areas of specialization may include:

  • Bioinformatics Software Development – For tools that process NGS or proteomics data.

  • Clinical Systems Engineering – Creating platforms for trial monitoring, EDC, or ePRO systems.

  • Lab Informatics – Supporting LIMS/ELN systems and integration with lab instruments.

  • Embedded Systems – Engineering firmware and software for medical devices or diagnostics hardware.

Strong candidates typically have experience with languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript, and familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure), database technologies, and DevOps workflows.

Kent

Kent is a county in South East England, to the south east of London.  Major towns and cities in Kent include Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Deal and Dover.  France, which on a good day, can be seen clearly from Folkestone and the White Cliffs of Dover, lies across the Channel and is easily reached by regular ferry services from ports including Dover and Folkestone.

Kent has a very diverse economy with major industries including haulage, logistics, tourism, technology and scientific research.   With its good transport connections many people also commute into London.   Tourist attractions in Kent include Canterbury Cathedral which has been the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the 6th century, HM dockyard Chatham and numerous castles.

Famous people born in Canterbury: Orlando Bloom and Mick Jagger, musician.

Kent's life sciences sector has created some of the most revolutionary and world-renowned medicines in existence.

Pfizer, Mylan, Diasorin, Smiths Medical and over 450 other life science sector companies have made Kent their home over the years, putting the country on the map as a key location for everything from bio-tech, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics to global science logistics, med-tech manufacturers and contract research organisations.

Kent is a great place to further your career in life sciences. If you are a looking for pharmaceutical jobs in Kent, scientific careers in Kent or want to discuss cell therapy, gene therapy, ATMP, medical device, technology, biotech or pharmaceutical job opportunities in Kent, give our Next Phase team a call. The Kent area is continuing to expand as a centre for jobs in science, process development, technology, software development, project management, informatics, quality, reg affairs and supply chain.

 

At Next Phase we help people find new jobs in life sciences across the UK, Europe and USA. This page lists some of the job opportunities in Kent, and if you give us a call we can also talk to you about other scientific jobs, pharmaceutical career opportunities and the latest updates in cell and gene therapy and ATMP development in the Kent area.