Web Developer (FTC)

bit.bio is an award-winning spinout from the University of Cambridge. Our breakthrough technology combines synthetic and stem cell biology for the precise, efficient and consistent reprogramming of human cells used in research, drug discovery, and cell therapy. At bit.bio, we are passionate about engineering human cells that will enable the medicine of the future. To do this we need talented and curious people who want to make an impact on the future of science and therapeutics.

As a team of individuals, we value science, collaboration, openness, curiosity and creativity. We are united by trust and respect for each other.

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge

Type: Full time, 12 month fixed term contract / Start: Immediate

Salary: Competitive / Hours: 40 p/w

Office (Cambridge) based role with hybrid working available

This fixed-term contract is tied to project-based work and will run for the duration of the project.

Your role in our team:

We are hiring a Web Developer (12 month FTC) to lead the technical development of our website as it evolves into a high-performance, commercial & ecommerce-enabled platform. The role will serve as the primary architect for our HubSpot CMS, building custom modules, templates and advanced integrations across CRM and Marketing Hub to support commercial and marketing objectives enabling better customer journeys and measurable impact.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the primary architect for our HubSpot CMS, building custom modules, templates, and advanced workflows that integrate deeply with our CRM and Marketing Hub.


• Build and maintain secure login areas and "My Account" functionalities to provide a personalised experience for commercial partners.


• Translate design mockups into responsive, high-speed web pages with a focus on conversion rate optimisation (CRO).


• Maintain site health, speed and schema markup to ensure maximum visibility in a competitive biotech landscape.


• Collaborate with the Bioinformatics team to ensure the website can effectively surface and visualise complex biological data, utilising Python where necessary.


• Cooperate with external web developers to ensure seamless delivery of projects.

You…

• Will hold a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Demonstrable work experience demonstrating advanced web development and CMS architecture expertise.

With essential experience in…

• Proven experience building complex sites using HubL (HubSpot Markup Language), custom modules, and DB/Object schemas within HubSpot.


• Expert-level HTML5, CSS/SASS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).


• Experience implementing and customising ecommerce workflows (e.g., HubSpot Payments, Stripe integrations, or complex B2B "Request a Quote" systems).


• Strong experience connecting web front-ends to external APIs and managing data flow between the CRM and third-party tools.


• Proficiency with Git and managing deployment workflows in a solo environment.


• Strong understanding of security basics, encryption where required, following industry best-practices


• Recording & reporting skills to ensure continuity of web performance.


• Able to communicate with a team of non-website developers, translating business requirements into website solutions.

...and possibly....

• HubSpot CRM certified.


• Ability to read/write Python scripts to facilitate data exchange with the bioinformatics team. 


• Understanding of how to display data-heavy outputs (e.g., genomic plots or cell data) on the web.


• SQL, PHP.


• Data visualisation (D3.js / Plotly).


• Experience in the life sciences industry.

More reasons to join us:

bit.bio provides a vibrant and dynamic work environment in an exciting, fast-moving time for biology. We work with cutting edge technologies and with our world-leading scientific advisory board. We conduct pioneering work with real-world impact.

We trust our people to make significant contributions early on with opportunities to be involved in projects that are key to the success and growth of our young company. We invest in people, creating opportunities for personal development in an inclusive multi-skilled team with ambitious goals that provide opportunities to learn on the job from each other.

Creativity and open minds are encouraged for everyone to contribute to the success of the company.

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