Full-Time Software Engineer
Job Description
Your role
We are looking for a software engineer who will join the BioStudies team at EBI that builds and maintains the BioStudies database, a general purpose resource for sharing and publishing life sciences data. BioStudies enables deposition, archiving and access for a wide range of data types, and serves the worldwide scientific community.
You will join a team of software engineers responsible for the design, development and operations of the software infrastructure that ensures that BioStudies can support scientists all over the world by being able to ingest, process, persist and distribute high volumes of heterogeneous life sciences data. You will work together with other teams at EBI that use the services of or provide services to BioStudies, as well as EBI’s IT and Technical services teams.
In your role as a software engineer, your main responsibilities will be further design and development of the software components that drive the user-facing aspects of BioStudies: data submission and data access web applications. This will entail development of the underlying APIs, search capabilities, as well as the visual interfaces.
You have
- At least 5 years professional software development experience using Java and Spring framework.
- At least 5 years professional web application development experience.
- Experience with Lucene-based search engines.
- Excellent knowledge of the UNIX command line.
- Experience with the modern, fundamental software development practices, including continuous integration and deployment, application of various software testing principles, processes and tools, system monitoring.
- Ability to work as part of a team of people with a range of skills and a diversity of backgrounds.
You may also have
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary scientific environment.
- Web design experience.
- Experience with Vue.js framework.
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information
- Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract renewable up to 9 years
- Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 or £3,612 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 16/03/2025 https://embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/job/Software-engineer_JR824?locations=e80afa7e65f5100729542eddd1ff000025 total views, 0 today