Illumina

Senior Software Engineer – OS

Illumina

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleLinuxPythonSubversion

About the role

  • design, implement, and test OS and control software for Illumina instruments
  • create, verify, and release OS images for use in development, manufacturing, and field deployment
  • troubleshoot OS and hardware issues across environments
  • use kickstart files and Ansible playbooks to automate system installation and configuration
  • develop and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, and C#
  • participate fully in Agile processes including sprint planning, daily scrums, demos, and code reviews
  • collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
  • write high-quality unit tests using mock objects
  • ensure code quality through peer reviews and continuous integration
  • support both Windows and Linux environments
  • engage in inter-company and cross-organisational collaboration to drive innovation

Requirements

  • strong foundation in both Linux and Windows OS image design and maintenance
  • hands-on experience with object-oriented programming—ideally in C++ or C#
  • comfortable using kickstart files and Ansible playbooks to automate system setup and configuration
  • background includes scripting in Python and Bash
  • proficient in CI/CD practices, source control tools like Git or SVN, and writing robust unit tests
  • experience in biotech or bioinformatics is a plus, as is familiarity with Xilinx FPGA and professional Linux certification
Benefits
  • flexible time off
  • private medical insurance
  • compassion and care time off
  • leisure travel insurance
  • pension
  • employee stock purchasing program
  • volunteer time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
OS designcontrol software developmentOS image creationtroubleshootingPythonBashC#C++unit testingCI/CD practices
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationAgile processesproblem-solvinginnovation
Certifications
professional Linux certification
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