Full Stack Software Developer

2 weeks ago

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


About the team/job

We are looking for a full-stack developer to join the Computational Chemical Biology team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.

The role is primarily to develop a series of web-based applications and interfaces for the Chemical Biology's team resources (ChEMBL, SureChEMBL, UniChem). The role also involves the development, maintenance, and documentation of these tools, and supporting their usage within the EBI and externally. Additionally, it will entail some requirement gathering and use-case development.

The EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and it is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. EMBL-EBI provides freely available data from life science experiments, performs basic research in computational biology and offers an extensive user training programme, supporting researchers in academic and industry.



Your role

  • Develop and maintain web interfaces for ChEMBL, SureChEMBL, and UniChem
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of corresponding REST services
  • Adhere to established best practices in software development
  • Test services and identify any technical issues
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
  • Ensure all code is clear, concise, well-documented, tested, and stored in a version control system, dockerized, and deployed in Kubernetes using continuous integration (GitLab)


You have

  • A degree in computer science, software development, or a related field
  • Several years' professional experience involving front end development
  • Track record of delivered projects involving web interfaces
  • Proficient in JavaScript/Typescript web frameworks , )
  • Understanding of the library
  • Experience in Python and/or other backend programming languages such as Java
  • Experience with search engines such as Elasticsearch and SOLR
  • Familiarity in SQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
  • Experience working with CI/CD environments, particularly GitLab
  • Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes


You might also have

  • A higher degree and/or relevant post-graduate experience
  • Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SQS
  • Interest in life sciences


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, including at least one day per week spent in the office. The team day is Thursday where the team is expected to be in
  • 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 a 3 year fixed-term grant-based contract.
  • 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.

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