Backend Software Developer

EMBL-EBI

Hinxton, United Kingdom
Base: monthly salary starting at £3,303.40 pm afte...
Hybrid
Python based data pipeline
Graphql api development
Rust programming language
You will lead the backend development for the Open Psychiatry Project (OPP), enhancing the Open Targets Platform to incorporate additional features for discovery science and drug target identification

Job Summary

  • You will lead the backend development for the Open Psychiatry Project (OPP), enhancing the Open Targets Platform to incorporate additional features for discovery science and drug target identification.
  • Your role involves working closely with computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and engineers to design and deliver scalable, cloud-first software at the intersection of biomedical data and drug discovery.
  • The role offers a project-based contract with a maximum duration of 30 months, a monthly salary starting at £3,303.40 after tax, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and 30 days annual leave.

Matching Summary

You will lead the backend development for the Open Psychiatry Project (OPP), enhancing the Open Targets Platform to incorporate additional features for discovery science and drug target identification.

Salary

Base: Monthly salary starting at £3,303.40 per month after tax; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous benefits including private medical insurance, 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, relocation package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python based data pipeline
  • GraphQL API development
  • Rust programming language
  • GCP infrastructure management
  • Terraform and Helm
  • Independent problem-solving
  • Cloud environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and international environment
  • Agile working environment
  • Knowledge sharing activities
  • Interest in life sciences
  • Experience with sensitive clinical data

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in computer science or related field
  • Good day-to-day computer engineer knowledge
  • Expert Python knowledge
  • Familiarity with modern Python ecosystem tools
  • Comfort with frequent deployments
  • Statically typed programming language paradigms
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

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Not specified

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