Software Development Team Lead

Embl-ebis
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 120K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
Artificial Intelligence
Apache HTTP Server
Computing Platforms
Systems Engineering
JIRA
Big Data
Bioinformatics
Databases
Data as a Services
Data Warehousing
Relational Databases
Database Queries
Programming Tools
Perl
Github
Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
TypeScript
Virtual Machines
Rust
Gitlab
Information Technology
GraphQL
Api Design

Job description

between our EMBL key partners. You will also be a lead contact with EMBL-EBIs IT Technical Services, who provide the underlying IT infrastructure behind our resources.In this role, you will use your knowledge of systems architecture and design to guide your team to develop sustainable, scalable solutions. You will also coordinate the development of new interfaces and tools alongside the maintenance of existing tools and codebases including migration of these to new technologies and infrastructure. Your knowledge and experience will be key to developing achievable strategies and roadmaps in a collaborative approach with colleagues in the wider Ensembl team. An essential part of this role is anticipating future demands from biological research, evaluating technical advances and balancing these with the continued delivery of key priorities.As you progress in this role, you will develop a deep understanding of EMBL-EBIs resources and the communities we serve. This, partnershipsExperience leading work packages for complex multi-partner grants and chairing international steering groups and committees on technical subjectsApply now! Benefits and Contract InformationFinancial incentives:depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278 monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Non resident allowance up to £717per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurancesHybrid working arrangementsPrivate medical insurancefor 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 holidaysRelocation packageincluding installation grant (as applicable)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, Role : Lead Engineer (I)Reporting To : Chief Technology OfficerSalary : £100,000 - £120,000 dependent on experienceWorking Location : Hybrid/ London (2 days a week on site at our Old Street office) About SearchlandSearchland is a high-growth, B2B prop-tech company...

Requirements

will include directly engaging with research communities, industry partners and global standards organisations such as the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health. You will be given the opportunity to work with a talented and driven workforce who work towards a shared vision of delivering the very best scientific resources.We seek an individual who has a passion for technology, creating impactful resources, scenario and strategic planning, fundraising, developing staff and taking a leading role in key collaborations with international consortia and organisations.If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply!This role reports to the Section Head for Genome Assembly and Annotation,Rob Finn .You haveA PhD degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experienceA demonstrable track record of systems design and architectureExperience designing databases, developing websites and working with big data (gigabyte to terabyte scale)In-depth knowledge of the following: software engineering, relational databases, service provision, API development, standards, software development best practicesProject management and staff management experienceExperience contributing to budget management and managing grants, including grant writing and reportingAn understanding of agile and similar software development processes including how to adapt these methods to maximise success in multi-partner projectsExperience maintaining legacy code and systems including migration to new implementationsKnowledge of deployment infrastructures including virtual machines, commercial cloud and kubernetesExperience with collaborative development tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jira and ConfluenceExcellent communication skills. Have an ability to engage with stakeholders including technical specialists, domain experts and wider research and industry communities.Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mentality.A commitment to continual improvement of systems, processes and staffThe ambition and drive to develop high-impact data services for the wider research communityYou may also haveExperience of some of the following technologies: workflow managers, data warehousing technology, high-performance computing platforms, database and database query optimisation, and data miningExperience in some of the following domains: bioinformatics, genomics, ontologies, functional annotation, and high throughput sequencing analysis, statisticsExperience of some of the following technologies: Python, Rust, Perl, GraphQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DuckDB, SQLiteHands on experience working with AI based tools, both as a data provider and their application in the context of a website.Experience in writing grants to a range of funding agenciesA track record in leading scientific projectsParticipation in multi-institute collaborationsPresented at international meetingsParticipation in public-private scientific

Benefits & conditions

benefits:On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowancesContract duration:This position is a 5 year contractrenewable up to 9 yearsSalary:Monthly salary starting at£5,982 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)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.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.To apply, please submit a covering, Team Lead - Speech & Language TherapistSalary up to £62000 or up to £45 per hourSponsorship offered if required Children's Therapy CentreAbout the RoleMy client are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a child-centred, multidisciplinary...

About the company

Are you interested in a leading role to shape the infrastructure and systems of one of the worlds most widely used scientific data resources?Ensembl is the leading resource for exploring and analysing genomes, used by researchers globally on a daily basis. In recent years, Ensembl has seen a substantial increase in the number of genomes across the tree of life, as well as increasing depth of annotation and resources around key model organisms and humans. We have conducted an extensive multi-year program to re-engineer our infrastructure to meet these challenges and sustainably continue to support researchers using our tools and services. At the heart of this program is our new website (https://beta.Ensembl.Org), which is built around a service-orientated architecture delivering large quantities of data to a modern and responsive front-end client application. Many key components, including the incorporation of new AI based tools, remain to be developed.We are enthusiastic to announce a new EMBL Faculty role to head our ongoing developments whilst continuing to meet emerging demands of Ensembl as the Genomics Technology Infrastructure Team Leader at EMBL-EBI.Your roleYou will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 staff members including software engineers, bioinformaticians, designers and UX experts to build infrastructures to serve and disseminate biological data. These methods of dissemination include visualisations, data explorers, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Your team will be responsible for leading the creation of novel data stores, serving the needs of researchers in both high and low resource settings, and transitioning Ensembl to an AI-ready resource. You will also investigate the application of AI-based tools to improve Ensembl services and processes.You will work closely with other Team Leaders within Ensembl, and more broadly with leadership across EMBL-EBI and other EMBL sites to deliver integrated systems and data flows, EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.We combine the power of..., My jobWe are currently recruitinga Site Services Team Leadto join our team atPilgrim's Europe - Moy Park, Dungannon .Key aspects of the role will require the job holder to work independently and to build and maintain good working relationship with production management and..., At Quadient, we support businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency with reliable, secure, and sustainable automation processes.Our success in delivering innovation and business growth is inspired by the..., About The RoleEngineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.Taking responsibility for a team of Systems Engineers in the design and development and support of our..., Principal PodiatristCentral London (Victoria)£55,000 - £60,000Monday to FridayAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Podiatrist to step into a key leadership role within a busy, award-winning specialist foot care clinic in the heart..., The Tinned Fish Market is an independent business specialising in the highest quality, artisanal tinned fish sourced from family-run canneries in the UK, Spain, Portugal, France, Latvia and Scandinavia. We ship to customers across the UK and around the world via our online..., Protection & Control Team LeadLocation: United Kingdom - Hybrid working to the nearest officeSalary: up to £90,000 + benefits (depending on previous experience)Position: PermanentTurner Lovell is recruiting for a Protection & Control Team Lead to join a growing engineering..., Assistant Branch Manager - WandsworthTucker French Ltd | Full-time | Wandsworth About Tucker FrenchTucker French is a leading independent plumbing and heating merchant, serving trade customers across London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on strong local...

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