At EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), we help scientists realise the potential of 'big data' in biology, exploiting complex information to make discoveries that benefit humankind.
Software Development and Engineering
Hinxton, UK
We want a talented project leader to develop and manage the development of the Ensembl project’s automation pipelines and production infrastructure. Our infrastructure is under active redevelopment (https://beta.ensembl.org) and offers an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of its development and release.
The Ensembl project provides access to annotated genomes, genetic variation data, regulation data and comparative genomics from across the tree of life. We are central to efforts around improving human health, understanding species biodiversity, helping to ensure food security and tackling climate change all using genomic data. We collaborate with world class consortium and other EMBL groups to address these challenges. You will be working within the Ensembl team, which is composed of over 70 people including developers, designers, trainers, engineers, annotators and researchers. The Genomics Technology Infrastructure (GTI) team helps to develop a suite of highly valued scientific resources that support biological research worldwide with millions of visitors per year.
The role is primarily internal facing, though opportunities exist to collaborate with our wider external communities. It requires prior experience of software development in large teams. If this sounds like a project you would want to be involved with, we cannot wait to hear from you.
Your role
Your primary focus will be the management and coordination of the Ensembl Automation team and will develop new infrastructure to both process and distribute Ensembl and related project data.
You will work closely with our platforms, web, design and UX teams to deliver our web infrastructure and alongside GTI senior management and others within the Genome Assembly and Annotation section. You will also be tasked with outreach to the Ensembl data teams and key stakeholders when developing new solutions. In this role, you will be tasked with planning our work, executing it and ensuring this is communicated to senior management and to other project leaders within the Ensembl project. You will also be responsible for our existing production and release cycles.
In addition, you will be tasked with scoping new projects in response to grant requirements outlaid by other project and team leaders.
Grading: Grade 7 (Monthly salary £4,111 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + paid benefits based on personal circumstances
Minimum Requirements
* BSc. (or higher) in Computer Science (or a related field), equivalent qualifications or experience
* Line management of 3-6 engineers
* Staff supervision and staff development
* Project and grant deliverable management
* Contributing and leading data releases
* Service delivery and service maintenance
* Developing operating procedures, specifications, and priorities for future work including continual improvement processes
* Excellent spoken and written English (C1 minimum)
* A desire to build positive productive relationships
You might also have
* Familiarity with the types of data we handle in Ensembl (including but not limited to genome assemblies and annotation) and awareness of the common challenges of working with these data
* Familiarity with the Ensembl project or knowledge of other leading biomolecular archives and resources
* Experience of agile methodologies
* Experience of working in a large scientific project, especially in the field of genomics
* Knowledge of additional technologies in the team such as gRPC, Perl and MongoDB
* Experience of managing technical service delivery teams
* Experience of creating, presenting and delivering technical strategies
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.
What it is like to be a developer at EMBL-EBI?
"There’s a lot of opportunity to design for the need of content and users, and to use web tools to understand how users engage with content."
Ken Hawkins, Web Designer
What else you need to know
* Contract duration: This position is a 3 year grant based contract
* 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.
With outstanding technical infrastructure and a flexible working style, EMBL-EBI is a medium-sized organisation with a small-company feel.
We value your skills, wherever you may come from and we offer a generous benefits package to support you.
Join an inclusive community of 850+ employees from over 78 countries and get unparalleled support with visa sponsorship.
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