Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements: A degree in Computer Science (or related field), or equivalent experience. Experience developing production software in at least one language (Python preferred). Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases. Familiarity with Git-based workflows and collaborative development. Experience debugging and troubleshooting systems. Understanding of testing, code review, and CI/CD practices. Ability to communicate and collaborate across technical and scientific teams. Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly in a collaborative technical environment. An interest in improving systems, not just maintaining them. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend APIs (e.g., REST/GraphQL). Contribute to CI/CD workflows, testing, and deployment. Design and optimise database interactions (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Support containerised services (Docker/Kubernetes) in cloud or HPC environments. Investigate and resolve performance or reliability issues. Improve monitoring, logging, and observability. Participate in code reviews and shared engineering practices. Support regular data releases in collaboration with other teams. Propose technical improvements and lead small initiatives as you grow in the role. Technologies: Backend CI/CD Cloud Docker Git GraphQL Support Kubernetes MongoDB MySQL NoSQL PostgreSQL Python REST AI DevOps Django FastAPI Perl SQL More: We are the Ensembl project at EMBL-EBI, committed to providing open-access genome data across the tree of life. We support a collaborative, inclusive culture where youll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists. Our team encourages professional development and values work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. Located in Hinxton near Cambridge, UK, we offer comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive relocation package for international applicants. We believe diverse perspectives enhance our work, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. last updated 10 week of 2026