Software Engineer

Job ID: EBI_01134
Job date: 2018-01-31
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Company : EMBL 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
The BioStudies database team at EMBL-EBI is looking for a software engineer to work on the backend of this system. BioStudies is a new resource at EMBL-EBI for archiving multimodal life sciences data. The post-holder will design, develop, deploy and maintain a flexible system for management of large volumes of scientific data, acquired from a range of data acquisition pipelines.

The successful applicant will deliver and maintain robust software components and will work in a team with software engineers, data curators and bioinformaticians, collaborating also with other teams at EMBL-EBI. We expect BioStudies project to grow, and a successful and dedicated applicant will have a possibility to shape these developments.

The post holder will report to the Functional Genomics Development team leader.

Qualifications and Experience:

Most likely you will have a degree in computer science, mathematics, IT, or a related field.

We are looking for people with experience in software development, and interest and, ideally, familiarity with scientific data management. Experience with server-side development is required; full-stack expertise is a plus. Bioinformatics, biology, or life science experience would be an advantage.

The post holder should be able to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as in a small team; take initiative as necessary; think independently and creatively; and deliver results on time. An enthusiasm for solving challenging problems is a must. Ability to efficiently communicate with other group members (software developers and biologists) is important.

Most of the following skills:

  • ideally 3 years' experience in Java programming, Spring Framework (JPA, Boot);
  • ideally 3 years' experience with database applications and relational databases: SQL, MySQL or other relational databases;
  • ideally 3 years’ experience with UNIX/Linux and shell scripting;
  • experience with XML and JSON;
  • solving database and application scalability problems;
  • experience with unit testing, integration testing, continues integration and delivery;
  • knowledge of team working environments (SCC systems, build automation);
  • experience with HPC clusters and virtualization would be an advantage.


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Additional Info:
Location: EMBL-EBI Hinxton

Contract Duration: 3 years

Grading: 5 or 6 (monthly salary starting at £2,552 or 2,855.95 after tax).

At EMBL-EBI, we help scientists realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology by enabling them to exploit complex information to make discoveries that benefit mankind. Working for EMBL-EBI gives you an opportunity to apply your skills and energy for the greater good. As part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), we are a non-profit, intergovernmental organisation funded by 23 member states and two associate member states and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK, and our 600 staff are engineers, technicians, scientists and other professionals from all over the world.

Benefits:

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance, educational and other family related benefits where applicable, as well as financial support for relocation and installation.

We have an informal culture, international working environment and excellent professional development opportunities but one of the really amazing things about us is the concentration of technical and scientific expertise – something you probably won’t find anywhere else.

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