Software Infrastructure Engineer

European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Software Infrastructure Engineer to enhance web services supporting structural biology data. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your IT skills in a collaborative environment, contributing to significant scientific advancements. You will develop and maintain data pipelines, support web service deployments, and engage with cutting-edge technologies. With flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of bioinformatics.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation package

On-site nursery

Subsidised on-site gym

Free shuttle bus

Generous parental leave

Financial incentives

Extensive sports and social club activities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools.
• Expertise in Python and Linux scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of PDBe web services.
• Assist in the weekly release process of PDBe.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for structural biology data.

Skills

Python (3.x)

Linux scripting

Containerisation

Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Data pipelines development

Workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Nextflow)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Oral and written English proficiency

Education

MSc in computer science, IT or related field

PhD in computer science, IT or related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

Nextflow

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

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Your role

We seek a Software Infrastructure Engineer to offer technical support for developing and deploying the PDBe and PDBe-KB web services within the broader ecosystem of EMBL-EBI and the PDBe-KB and wwPDB collaborations.

The Tasks For This Post Include The Following

• To assist in supporting the weekly release process of PDBe.
• To support the development and deployment of PDBe and PDBe-KB web services, including microservice deployment
• Developing and maintaining data pipelines to process and manage large-scale structural biology data
• Working with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and Nextflow
• To liaise with the EMBL-EBI Technical Services Cluster
• To support the development and deployment of other scientific software
  
  

The successful candidate will report directly to the PDBe Infrastructure Lead as a Technical Officer. This post is an opportunity for the right person to bring IT skills and innovative ideas to help sustain the growing amount of structural biology data in the PDB and ensure that PDBe and PDBe-KB services remain sustainable.

You have

• MSc in computer science, IT or a related field, or in bioinformatics with a demonstrated IT expertise
• Expert in Python (3.x)
• Expert Linux scripting
• Proficiency in containerisation
• Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines
• Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Nextflow)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in oral and written English
  
  

You may also have

• PhD in computer science, IT or a related field, or in bioinformatics with a demonstrated IT expertise
• Experience in using Kubernetes
• Experience with web servers (Apache/Nginx)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD (GitLab CI/GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with networking
• Familiarity with Java
• Knowledge of, or affinity with, structural biology and bioinformatics
• Experience working in international teams
  
  

Other Helpful Information

• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns, the team spend Wednesday & Thursday working together from the office
• Interview Process, technical assessment followed by introductory interview and panel interviews
  
  

Contract length: Grant based 3 year contract

Salary: Grade 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience,

monthly salary at £3,229 or £ 3,612 after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

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. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.

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 - including hybrid working patterns
• 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 public 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 detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.
• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.
• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
  
  

Closing Date

13/05/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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