MGnify Website Developer

Advertised Grade-Grading:

Grade 5 (monthly salary starting at £2,882 after tax) or Grade 6 (monthly salary starting at £3,224) + other paid benefits

About the team/job

MGnify is EMBL-EBI’s microbiome sequence data analysis resource, which performs the archiving, assembly and analysis of metagenomics data.

As the number and diversity of datasets continually grow, and as we expand the downstream analyses available in MGnify, the website and API endpoints concomitantly need to make these new data available. Alongside the website, the post-holder can expect to support and develop programmatic access tools like MG-Toolkit, MGnifyR, and the MGnify Notebook Server, as well as updating the guidance for their utility. Almost all of MGnify’s work is performed in open-source codebases.

Our tech stack:

• Python
• Django
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Javascript
• React
• Nginx
• Docker
• Git
• Linux VMs
• OpenStack
• R 

Your role

In this role you will collaborate with other developers in the team to:

• Design and implement website interfaces to display new data outputs
• Expand the Django data model and API to expose new data types
• Optimise the current MGnify API, to improve performance and scalability
• Develop microservices and workflows to integrate bioinformatics tools like search
• Support, develop, and create documentation and code examples for users from all proficiency levels
• Troubleshoot issues and perform appropriate fixes in a timely fashion

Other responsibilities include

• Answering user queries and participating in stand-up meetings
• Presenting developments at team meetings and/or to collaborators inside and outside EMBL
• Supporting best practice in software development, including through code peer-reviews 

You have

• Educated to Masters-level in a computational or related discipline, or have a demonstrable equivalent level of experience.
• Experience in Python development, including a framework like Django
• Experience in front-end development, JavaScript and libraries (e.g. React)
• Unix/Linux
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, as well as an ability to work on problems in isolation
• Knowledge of collaborative coding practices 

You might also have

• Experience writing robust, quality code in a production environment
• Experience developing REST APIs, that interface with backend databases and data stores
• Experience using relational databases (MySQL and/or PostgreSQL), programmatic access, schema design and optimisation
• Experience with NoSQL databases, e.g. MongoDB 

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 theWellcome 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.

For more details please see our employee benefits page. 

What else you need to know

• Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract
• 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. 
• 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.