Mid Full Stack Developer - Relocation to the UK
JavaScript
Mid Full Stack Developer - Relocation to the UK
Type of work
Undetermined
Experience
Mid
Employment Type
Mandate
Operating mode
Office
Tech stack
JavaScript
CSS
TypeScript
HTML5
Spark
Elasticsearch
Docker
Google Cloud
Job description
In this role you will join a fast-paced, startup-like environment, where the latest technologies in front-end development and data visualisation are exploited to influence decisions in the drug discovery area. We are looking for a Full Stack Developer who will help us bring our user-facing services to the next level.
Utilising your technical skill set, your primary tasks will be the active development of the genetics portal to integrate new data provided by the genetics team, and to ensure a reliable and responsive user interface. The genetics portal shares a common infrastructure with the Open Targets platform, based on React web applications and GraphQL APIs.
Additionally, you will focus on:
- Designing, developing and improving robust and testable web applications to facilitate target validation.
- Help in the design, documentation and implementation of the relevant API endpoints.
- Developing, integrating and maintaining reusable data visualisation components, including complex graph-based data and ontologies.
- Collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team together with geneticists, data scientists, back-end developers and UX experts. Proactivity and a problem-solving mindset are highly encouraged.
- Investigation and selection of appropriate technologies to help drug discovery.
- Ensuring the open source nature of the Open Targets project.
You will work in a small team and should be able to demonstrate the ability to work well with colleagues and to collaborate with external partners. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a stimulating, multidiscipline, international culture.
You have:
- Highly skilled at front-end engineering using JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5 and CSS.
- Experience using modern web-design frameworks (e.g. React, Angular or Vue).
- Experience in the development or maintenance of back-end technologies and APIs.
- Proven experience on widespread languages such as Python, Java or Scala
- A solid understanding of web application development processes: from layout/user interface to deployment and testing.
- Understanding of web application security, scalability, performance and reliability.
- Ability to communicate clearly with scientific colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and organise own workload.
An interest or experience in life sciences or drug discovery would be advantageous, but is not necessary. We encourage candidates with all levels of experience to apply including Web Developers and Full Stack Engineers.
You might also have:
- Interest to learn about the application of genetics to drug discovery
- Familiarity with Open Targets frameworks and technologies: Spark, Elastic, Clickhouse, GraphQL, Google Cloud, Docker, etc.
- Previous experiences handling large amounts of data on web production
- Interest in data visualisation for the web (D3, Canvas, SVG).
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 including 17% employer contribution, 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 else you need to know:
- Contract duration: This position is a 2-year contract. Following this we will encourage you to apply for other opportunities internally.
- 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.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, UK and you will be required to relocate once it is safe to do so if you are currently based abroad. Read more about how we are recruiting during the pandemic.
- How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date - 10th January 2022.
- Salary: Grade 5 or 6 depending on experience (monthly salary starting at £2, 809 or 3,143 after tax) plus benefits
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