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As our Bioinformatics Software Engineer & Scientific Lead, you’ll combine hands-on software development with scientific and technical leadership, helping guide the evolution of Job Dispatcher and other core software products.\nYou’ll work closely with scientists, engineers and infrastructure specialists to shape product strategy, prioritise development and deliver reliable, sustainable services that meet the changing needs of the global research community.\nAbout the team\nThe Software Team within EMBL-EBI’s ITS Service and Operations department develops and maintains centrally provided scientific software, including Job Dispatcher, which provides structured access to run bioinformatical analysis tools on our high performance compute clusters and FiRE, which manages the storage and archiving of over 120Pb of scientific data . 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Monthly salary from £3,861.91 (grade 6) or £4,395.66 (grade 7) after tax, plus generous benefits and financial allowances based on individual circumstances. Excluding 12.99% personal pension and insurance contributions.\nNext steps / How to Apply:\n*** We plan to advertise the role for up to four weeks, with a scheduled closing date of Thursday, 12th November. However, if we receive a strong field of applications within the first two weeks, we may close the vacancy earlier. The advert will remain open for a minimum of two weeks, making Thursday, 29th October the earliest possible closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. ***\nWhy join us\nDo something meaningful\nAt 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.\nJoin a culture of innovation\nWe 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.\nEnjoy lots of benefits:\nFinancial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances\nFlexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns \n Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)\nGenerous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition public holidays\n Relocation package including installation grant (conditions apply)\n 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)\nFamily benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances\nBenefits 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.\nFor detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.\nWhat else you need to know\nInternational applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. 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