Frontend Developer

We are looking for a talented frontend developer to join the Chemical Biology team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.

The role is primarily to develop a series of web-based applications and interfaces for the Chemical Biology’s team resources (ChEMBL, SureChEMBL, UniChem). The role also involves the development, maintenance, and documentation of these tools, and supporting their usage within the EBI and externally. Additionally, it will entail some requirement gathering and use-case development.

The EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and it is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. EMBL-EBI provides freely available data from life science experiments, performs basic research in computational biology and offers an extensive user training programme, supporting researchers in academic and industry.

Your role

In your role as a Frontend Developer, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining web-based applications and interfaces for the Chemical Biology team’s resources (ChEMBL, SureChEMBL, UniChem).
• Documenting these applications to support internal and external users.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and define use cases.
• Implementing best practices for software development, deployment, and automation.

You have

• A degree in computer science, software development, or a related field
• Several years’ professional experience involving front end development.
• Track record of delivered projects involving web interfaces
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript web frameworks (e.g., Vue.js).
• Experience in Python programming.
• Familiarity with search engines such as Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience in CI/CD workflows, particularly using GitLab.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).

You may also have

• Experience implementing data visualisations
• An interest in life sciences is a plus.

Contract length: 3 years (grant based)

Salary: Grade 5 or Grade 6, depending on qualifications and experience, monthly salary of £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

01/06/2025