Software Development Expert

3 weeks ago


Saffron Walden, United Kingdom EMBL-EBI Full time
About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architect and develop robust software modules and scalable workflows for efficient data exchange, integration, and management of the ever-growing volume of scientific information.
  • Serve as the technical liaison, facilitating communication between these resources.
  • Collaborate with international teams across Europe and the US to advance these critical resources.
Requirements
  • 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 of 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.
What We Offer
  • 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 grant-based contract.
  • Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)


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