Full-Time Software Engineer – Data Discovery
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Pathogen Data Network project. Our group provides worldwide reference data resources in interactomics (IntAct), pathways (Reactome), and systems biology models (BioModels), as well as infrastructure for biomedical knowledge management in the EBI Search and identifiers.org projects.
EBI Search provides the central discovery infrastructure indexing more than 5 billion data objects across EMBL-EBI. In the Pathogen Data Network project we develop data portals and data exchange strategies in a global context of pandemic preparedness.
Your role
In an international context, you will implement advanced indexing strategies and support the integration of multi-modality data across molecular biology and related disciplines into complex web portals. You will contribute to resources which support international biomedical research.
In this exciting new role you will have the chance to:
- Contribute to the development of lightweight, efficient structures for the integration of data from multiple different domains;
- Communicate with internal, as well as external data providers across and beyond Europe to support them in developing optimal data discovery strategies;
- Contribute to the integration and indexing of the data, as well as providing it through user-friendly web interfaces and web services to the international research community;
- Collaborate with colleagues, using industry-standard best practices to create and maintain efficient, reusable and well-documented software.
On the conceptual level, you might have the opportunity to contribute to strategies using Machine Learning to optimise data discovery and user experience
You have
- Degree in computer science or a related field;
- minimum two years experience in software development;
- good knowledge of Java;
- experience with JavaScript/TypeScript;
- good communication skills;
- Familiarity with current coding practices and development tools, including version control, CI/CD, etc.
You might also have
- Experience in biomolecular or biomedical data and metadata integration;
- Working knowledge of Lucene or Lucene-based search engines;
- Knowledge of other data storage technologies (RDBMS, graph databases, NoSQL);
- Some DevOps knowledge;
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based systems
- Experience in collaborative development tools like Jira and Confluence to track your work;
- Use of Machine Learning, ideally in a data discovery context.
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 project based contract
- Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 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 10.11.2024 https://www.embl.org/jobs/position/EBI0230261 total views, 0 today