Software Developer

About the team/job

<span">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/"><>< a=""> style="font-weight: 400;">InterPro<> is one of the leading databases for protein classification and identification of functionally important domains and conserved sites. It integrates predictive models, describing protein families, domains, and sites, from over ten specialized databases. InterPro is part of the Sequence Families group, which is led by Alex Bateman.

You will have the opportunity to contribute towards implementing new features in the InterPro database resources, and ensuring the timely release of InterPro and InterProScan.

Your role

In this role you will contribute to the development and maintenance of the InterPro resource and <span">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/search/sequence/"><>< a=""> style="font-weight: 400;">InterProScan<> software. You will be a part of the development team that maintains the InterPro resources and InterProScan software and executes the analysis pipelines that underpin these services.

The core responsibilities involve designing, developing, testing, and documenting the new version of InterProScan (in Python), while maintaining the current version of InterProScan (Java)

You have

You Have experience with:

• Python


• Java


• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)


• Git, Github


• Unix/Linux


• Jira


• Practise an Agile software development philosophy (Scrum).

You might also have

• Python


• Java


• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)


• Git, Github


• Unix/Linux


• Jira


• Practise an Agile software development philosophy (Scrum).

Why join us

Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI ">http://www.ebi.ac.uk">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">http://www.embl.org">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">https://www.wellcomegenomecampus.org/#%7B%22news%22:%7B%7D%7D"> 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.

For more details please see">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/benefits">see our employee benefits page.

What else you need to know

• Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract, renewable up to 9 years 


• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/international-applicants">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, 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.


• Interviews will be conducted on Monday 22nd November.