Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a competent Software Engineer to join the Protein Function development team at EMBL-EBI. In this post, you will be responsible for the software design and development of two world-class scientific resources: GlyGen, a leading platform in GlycoScience, and UniProt, one of the most prominent services in biology and biomedicine. This is an interesting position that will assist grow the world’s finest scientific resources while working with international teams from Europe and the United States. You will be based in a dynamic, multidisciplinary workplace, collaborating with top software engineers, bioinformaticians, and scientists to enhance these vital resources.

Your role:

As a software engineer, your primary task will be to design and implement strong software modules and scalable workflows for effective data exchange, integration, and management of the ever-increasing volume of scientific information. You will act as a technical liaison, promoting communication among various resources.

The EBI is a world-class bioinformatics institute that provides biological data to the scientific community and specialises in data storage, processing, and visualisation. The UniProt team serves as a primary resource for protein information, as well as a comprehensive collection of services and computational protein data processing tools.

UniProt is created by the UniProt Consortium, which includes the EBI, the Protein Information Resource (PIR), and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB).

Closing date: October 9, 2024.

Contract duration: three years.

Grading: 5 (monthly pay starting at £3,229 after tax, excluding pension and insurances) with additional paid benefits dependent on personal circumstances.

Reference Number: EBI02281.

You have

Good communication skills.
English language abilities are essential.
Ideally, you already have expertise in a multilingual working environment.
I enjoy working in an international environment.
A degree in computer science, mathematics, life sciences, or a related field.
At least two years of professional software development in Java.
Experience in Java programming.
Familiar with conventional development tools.
Understanding good coding methods and methodologies (OOP, IoC, automated testing, clean code principles, code review)
Understanding SQL and relational database design principles, as well as Unix shell scripting
Ability to operate as part of a team of people with a variety of talents and backgrounds.

You might also have.

Experience creating REST applications for containerisation and cloud deployment.

Why Join Us?

Do something worthwhile.

At EMBL-EBI, you may use your talent and passion to advance science and address some of humanity’s most pressing concerns. EMBL-EBI, a division of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a global pioneer in the storage, processing, and distribution of big biological information. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available information and technologies that are critical to the improvement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of creativity.

We are situated on the Wellcome Genome Campus, with other important research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by the stunning Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a really collaborative and inclusive environment, and our employees appreciate the informal attitude. We are devoted to making our employees feel valued, supported, and enabled to achieve their full professional potential.

Enjoy a variety of benefits:

Financial incentives:Monthly family, child, and non-resident allowances, annual pay review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, work-related accident, and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements.
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (covering all prescriptions and generous dental and optical coverage).

Generous time off:30 days of annual leave every year, plus eight bank holidays.
Relocation package, including installation grant (where applicable)

Campus Life:

Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and restaurant, casual dress code, and numerous sports and social club activities (on and off campus).

Family benefits:

On-site childcare, 10 days of child sick leave, substantial parental leave, campus holiday clubs, and monthly family and child allowances.

Benefits for Non-UK residents:

Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial assistance to return to your native country every other year, and a monthly non-resident stipend.

For additional information, please visit our employee benefits page.

Developers at EMBL-EBI

What’s it like to be a developer at EMBL-EBI?

“I’ve always appreciated how nice, helpful, and talented everyone at EMBL-EBI is. “I particularly enjoy the vibrant interchange of knowledge on campus.”
Anja Thormann, Software Developer, Variation Team.
What more you should know

Contract Duration:

This post is a grant-based contract that will expire in July 2027.

International applicants:

We recruit abroad, and successful individuals are granted visa exemptions. Learn more on our page for overseas applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from increased innovation and creative thinking. We welcome applications from women, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of all nations.
The EMBL has signed the DORA agreement. Discover how we incorporate best practices in research assessment into our recruitment processes here.

Job Location:

This position is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. If you are based overseas, you will be needed to relocate and will be compensated with a generous relocation package.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV via our online system.