Backend Software Developer

EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)

Hinxton, United Kingdom
Monthly salary starting at £3,303.40 pm after tax;...
Hybrid
Python data pipeline
Graphql api development
Gcp infrastructure with terraform and helm
Lead the backend development for the OPP, including working to scope and prioritise feature development

Job Summary

  • Lead the backend development for the OPP, including working to scope and prioritise feature development.
  • Writing clean, efficient and readable code to support our Python based data pipeline and contributing to the codebase of our GraphQL API.
  • You will be based at EMBL-EBI on the Genome campus, Hinxton, and will also be required to attend meetings with the OPP team members, project stakeholders and occasionally patient groups at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

Matching Summary

Lead the backend development for the OPP, including working to scope and prioritise feature development.

Salary

Monthly salary starting at £3,303.40 per month after tax; Not specified; Plus, generous benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python data pipeline
  • GraphQL API development
  • GCP infrastructure with Terraform and Helm
  • Scalable cloud-first software
  • Biomedical data and drug discovery
  • Independent problem-solving

Nice-to-have

  • Modern Python ecosystem tools
  • Rust programming language
  • NoSQL and SQL databases
  • Agile environment experience
  • Research or life science industries
  • Interest in human genetics and genomics

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications in computer science, software development, or related field
  • Good day-to-day computer engineer knowledge
  • Expert Python knowledge
  • Familiarity with modern statically typed programming language paradigms
  • Experience in a cloud environment
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical backgrounds

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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