We are looking for an enthusiastic Full Stack Developer to join the EMBL-EBI Web Development team in our mission to create scientific web services that are aesthetically pleasing, useful, usable, and empower our employees and scientists worldwide to solve the biggest challenges in biology. The team provides a centralised function for collective expertise in open web technologies, user experience design and project management needed to deliver and support high quality websites for the global life sciences community. The team includes Web Developers and User Experience (UX) Designers, and works closely with the Digital Communications and other colleagues across the EMBL sites.

Join the Web Development team as we improve our content websites and the mechanisms to build and manage them, by working on robust and secure web content platforms serving a whole range of websites across the organisation.

You will have skills in full stack web development, with expertise in Javascript frameworks, WordPress/Drupal CMS and CI/CD. You care about what the team delivers, and how we do it and are passionate about delivering improvements to our users. This means understanding their needs, designing the right solution, deploying the change efficiently (if not automatically!) and ensuring the service continues to operate effectively. 

Your role

You will be applying your expertise to a wide range of projects and services.

You main responsibilities will be

• Developing front-end website architecture which includes designing interactive, responsive and dynamic web pages
• Developing PHP back-end applications, databases and servers for creating highly functional websites
• Writing and documenting effective APIs
• Testing software to ensure security, responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshooting, suggesting improvements and debugging
• Ensuring cross-platform compatibility and optimisation
• Writing technical documentation and participating in code reviews
• Staying well-informed about the current developments in the world of web development, learning about emerging concepts in full stack, and updating project leaders regarding the same
• Supporting user requests via a ticketing system

Typically we work on projects within a structure of dedicated sprints, with time between projects to help us cover our operational and business-as-usual (BAU) activities. You will be helping with both projects and the BAU activities.Apply now

Closing date: 8 September 2023

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable upto 9 years)
• Grading: Grade 5 – 6 (monthly salary starting at £3,090 – £3,456 after tax) plus other paid benefits depending on personal circumstances
• Reference number: EBI02159

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You have

• A BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering (or a similar/related discipline) 
• Proficiency in designing and developing websites using WordPress and Drupal Content Management Systems (CMS).
• In-depth knowledge of PHP and experience building and integrating modules for Drupal versions 7, 8 and 9
• Good understanding of MVC PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.)
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of WordPress (v5/6) in-built functions, plugins, themes and integrations with other platforms
• Expertise in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5
• Experience developing and architecting JavaScript SPAs (e.g. React, Angular, Vue.js) 
• Proficiency in designing and developing web services (REST/SOAP)
• A good understanding of SQL databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• A detailed understanding of continuous integration tools to create deployment pipelines, such as Jenkins, GitLab or similar
• Experience being part of an agile development team and participation throughout the software delivery lifecycle
• Good analytical skills with a zeal to continuously learn and improve
• Experience of communicating and collaborating directly with stakeholders and users to better understand their needs

You might also have

• Ability to work in both Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
• Experience of build tools such as NPM, Jekyll, Grunt, Sass/SCSS
• Experience running and troubleshooting web application servers (e.g. Apache, Nginx)
• Experience with VM and/or container deployment (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, etc)
• Experience with Google Analytics or similar for improving software functions
• Basic design ability, including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design

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. 

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.

Working at EMBL-EBI

Join our diverse team and help power the next generation of discoveries in the life sciences.

What else you need to know

• Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract, renewable to a maximum of 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 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. 

Apply now