Software Developer / Software Engineer
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Software Developer/ Software Engineer to join the mission to revolutionise genetic science with rapid and open data sharing.
About the Role:
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is dedicated to swiftly providing the research community with valuable datasets by placing them in publicly accessible repositories hosted by the European Bioinformatics Institute.
As a Software developer/ engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining
and enhancing existing data submission pipelines, as well as developing
new pipelines when needed.
You will be responsible for:
You will maintain and enhance the current data submission pipelines. Provide swift resolutions to any errors or issues within the pipeline. Create new pipelines for submitting new data types. Support Scientific Programmes by tailoring existing data pipelines or creating new ones to accommodate their unique data submission requirements.
About You:
You are a skilled software developer with a demonstrated experience of programming in Perl and MySQL.
About Us:
You will work as a member of the Data Submission team that is part of a broader Pipeline Solutions unit, which includes System Designers and Developers, Data Scientists, Service Management specialists.
Technical Skills:
Bachelor's degree or above in computer related sciences or equivalent experience
Proven experience with Perl or Python development
Proven experience with relational databases and SQL
Knowledge and experience of UNIX system
Competencies and Behaviours:
Excellent problem solving/analytical skills
Self- motivated and proactive with ability to manage own workloads effectively
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively about complex technical matters with both technical experts and non-specialists
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Other Information:
We operate a hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office and the rest working from home. Software developers can fulfil the majority of their roles working from home, and we are very supportive in getting the equipment and access you will need to make the best of your career at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Application Process:
Internal employees should apply through the internal Jobs Hub.
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering letter. If successful you will be invited to an interview. You should expect your aptitude and programming skills to be tested during the interview process.
Shortlisting wk commencing 25th March
Interviews wk commencing 1st/ 8th April
Salary range: £49,072 to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24th Mar 2024
Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits:
We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.