Full Stack Web Developer

at  Springer Nature

FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER

Employer
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Location
Hinxton
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
21 Apr 2024
Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Engineer
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
Masters
Sector
Academia
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ABOUT THE TEAM/JOB

We are currently seeking a talented full-stack web developer to join the Sequence Families team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) with a focus on enhancing web services related to InterPro
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to EMBL-EBI’s mission by enhancing existing web services and developing new ones that provide open access to protein families and domains for the scientific community. Led by Alex Bateman, the Sequence Families team oversees the development of renowned data resources like InterPro, Pfam, Rfam, and RNAcentral. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of international and interdisciplinary professionals, including software developers, bioinformaticians, and data curators.
The successful applicant will take the lead in developing the front-end application and REST API for InterPro by creating reusable interfaces and data visualisation components essential for analysing intricate and extensive datasets associated with protein domains.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Contract duration: This position is a three year fixed-term contract renewable to 9 years
• 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 firmly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher innovation and creative thought levels. 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. If you are based overseas, you will be required to relocate and receive a generous relocation package to support you.

You will assume a technical role, where your responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs utilising Django and Django Rest Framework. Creating and managing web applications using React and Redux. Ensuring that the codebase adheres to high-quality standards concerning efficiency, thorough testing, and comprehensive documentation.