Software Engineer - Data Discovery

at  European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Software Development and Engineering
Hinxton, UK
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We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Pathogen Data Network project. Our group provides worldwide reference data resources in interactomics (IntAct), pathways (Reactome), and systems biology models (BioModels), as well as infrastructure for biomedical knowledge management in the EBI Search and identifiers.org projects.
EBI Search provides the central discovery infrastructure indexing more than 5 billion data objects across EMBL-EBI. In the Pathogen Data Network project we develop data portals and data exchange strategies in a global context of pandemic preparedness.
Your role
In an international context, you will implement advanced indexing strategies and support the integration of multi-modality data across molecular biology and
You have
Degree in computer science or a related field;
minimum two years experience in software development;
good knowledge of Java;
experience with JavaScript/TypeScript;
good communication skills;
Familiarity with current coding practices and development tools, including version control, CI/CD, etc.
You might also have
Experience in biomolecular or biomedical data and metadata integration;
Working knowledge of Lucene or Lucene-based search engines;
Knowledge of other data storage technologies (RDBMS, graph databases, NoSQL);
Some DevOps knowledge;
Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based systems
Experience in collaborative development tools like Jira and Confluence to track your work;
Use of Machine Learning, ideally in a data discovery context.
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 the 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.

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