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Software Engineer

2 months ago


Hinxton, United Kingdom European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Full time

About the team/job

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Protein Function development team at EMBL-EBI. In this role, you'll drive the software design and development for two world-class scientific resources: GlyGen, a leading platform in GlycoScience, and UniProt, one of the most prominent services in the field of biology and biomedicine. This is an exciting role that will help develop world’s leading scientific resources, collaborating with international teams across Europe and the US. You will be based in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, working alongside excellent software engineers, bioinformaticians and scientists to advance these critical resources.

Your role

In your role as a software engineer, your main responsibility will be architecting and developing robust software modules and scalable workflows for efficient data exchange, integration and management of the ever-growing volume of scientific information. You will serve as the technical liaison, facilitating communication between these resources.

The EBI is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community, with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. The UniProt team provides a central resource on protein information and a solid set of services and computational analysis of protein data.

UniProt is produced by the UniProt Consortium – a collaboration between the EBI, the Protein Information Resource (PIR) and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB).

You have

Good communication skills English language skills are essential Ideally, you have already gained experience in a multilingual working environment Enjoy working in an international environment A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences or a related discipline At least 2 years professional software development experience in Java Experience in Java programming Familiar with standard development tools (continuous integration e.g. Jenkins, build management e.g. Maven, and source code management systems e.g. GIT, etc). Understanding of good coding practices and approaches (OOP, IoC, automated testing, clean code principles, code review) Familiarity with SQL and relational database design principles, Unix shell scripting Ability to work as part of a team of people with a range of skills and a diversity of backgrounds

You might also have

Experience developing REST applications with containerisation/cloud deployment.

Why join us

Do something meaningful

At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of innovation

We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. 

Enjoy lots of benefits:

Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Flexible 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 (if required) 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, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For more details please see our employee benefits page.

What else you need to know

Contract duration: This position is grant based contract which will end in July 2027. 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. EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here. 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 cover letter and a CV through our online system.