Software Engineer – Data Discovery at EMBL

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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Integrate and index biological data and metadata into the EBI Search platform for web and API access.
- Develop new features within an evolving codebase to improve search, cross-linking and discovery.
- Integrate emerging AI technologies to enhance data discovery and user experience.
- Build lightweight, efficient approaches for multi-domain data integration and interoperability.
- Collaborate across EMBL-EBI teams, follow best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing) and produce clear documentation.

Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field and minimum two years of software development experience.
- Good knowledge of Java and experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) and Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Desirable: experience with Solr/Lucene-based search, Docker/Kubernetes, relational/graph/NoSQL databases, and machine learning methods applied to data discovery.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the integration and indexing of biological data and metadata for the EBI Search engine. Develop new features, integrate AI technologies to enhance data discovery, and collaborate on reusable software using industry best practices.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least two years of software development experience. Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and scripting languages like Python is essential.

Key skills

• Java — in 360 other listings on The Stack
• JavaScript — in 141 other listings on The Stack
• TypeScript — in 467 other listings on The Stack
• Python — in 1200 other listings on The Stack
• Bash — in 107 other listings on The Stack
• Solr — in 5 other listings on The Stack
• Lucene — in 1 other listing on The Stack
• Docker — in 464 other listings on The Stack
• Kubernetes
• Relational Databases
• Graph Databases
• NoSQL
• CI/CD
• Version Control
• Automated Testing
• Machine Learning

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

• EMBL has 14 other listings on The Stack, 14 of them marked as offering visa sponsorship.
• 214 visa-sponsored jobs in the United Kingdom on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
• 195 visa-sponsored software engineer jobs in Europe on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.

Frequently asked questions about EMBL

Is this Software Engineer – Data Discovery role still open?

It was posted on 2026-06-05. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check EMBL's site before applying.

Does EMBL offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on EMBL's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Hinxton, United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Bash, Solr, Lucene, Docker, Kubernetes, Relational Databases, Graph Databases, NoSQL, CI/CD, Version Control, Automated Testing, Machine Learning.