Skills

Communication Python TypeScript Research PyTorch TensorFlow git react AWS Numpy Pandas

Job Specifications

This role starts as an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Employment type: 6-month fixed-term employment (FTC).

Location: UK - Remote. We anticipate moving to hybrid later; occasional in-person collaboration in Liverpool.

Start: Target Nov 2025 (some flexibility)

Compensation: Junior band PS26k-PS30k + EMI options. Formal 6-month review tied to performance & funding; target uplift to PS32k-PS38k.

About Us

Apoello is a University of Liverpool spin-out building DiaDEM, a platform that accelerates materials discovery with simulation, AI and cloud computing.

The Role

Contribute to our AWS-hosted Python services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB).
Build features across the stack (Python backend + React/TypeScript frontend).
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate research needs into software.
Help implement and iterate on ML/data pipelines.

Must-Haves

Solid Python skills and experience writing maintainable code.
Exposure to web backends or cloud services (university, projects, or internships count).
Git, basic testing, and good communication.

Nice to Have

AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway).
Frontend with React and TypeScript.
ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow) or scientific Python (NumPy/Pandas).
Degree in CS/Maths/Physical Sciences/Engineering; advanced degrees welcome but not required.

What We Offer

Flexible hours; remote-first with future hybrid option.
Above-average holiday allowance and supportive work-life balance.
Meaningful ownership (EMI options).
Impactful work at the intersection of AI and materials science, with both mentorship and responsibility.

Apply

Send your CV (and a short note or project link) to hr@apoello.com with subject "Junior SWE - YourName".

We're an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK; we're not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.

About the Company

Apoello is a deep-tech spin-out accelerating discovery in organic electronics. It powers the DiaDEM platform -- a first-of-its-kind digital environment combining a vast molecular database with advanced computation and direct chemical procurement. DiaDEM allows researchers to screen and select high-potential materials for organic electronics, solar energy, laser dyes, photocatalysis, imaging diagnostics, phototherapies, and more, with precision; cutting down months of lab work. This means moving away from slow, trial-and-erro... Know more