uk: Database Application Support Specialist [3+ y; proven record in SW dvlpmt; exp in programming in SQL, exp in db performance tuning; excellent knowledge/backgrnd in at least one relational db technology, Oracle and/or MySQL; knowledge of large dbs and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Perl] / EMBL-EBI; Hinxton
Laboratoire Européen de Biologie Moléculaire
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Europäisches Laboratorium für Molekularbiologie
Database Application Support Specialist
We are looking for a specialist database programmer to join the InterPro team at the European Bioinformatics Instititute (EBI) located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.
The database programmer will work in a cross-project role, providing database-related expertise to the application development teams and to function as liaison between the application developers and the DBAs. Tasks will include database design for new projects, plus database application development, performance tuning and trouble-shooting for existing projects. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of good practice on database applications and to provide seminar-based training to the development teams.
The EBI is Europe’s leading provider of information services to biological researchers in academia and industry. Many of our services depend upon large relational databases; these are maintained by a team of DBAs working closely with domain-focused application developers. business grants
Applicants must have a proven record in software development, experience in programming in SQL and excellent knowledge/background in at least one relational database technology; Oracle and/or MySQL. Experience in database performance tuning, knowledge of large databases and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Perl is essential. At least 2 years of professional experience is required.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and work well in a team environment.
Please apply online through (reference EBI_00003)
An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This may be renewed depending on the circumstances at the time of review.
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Note that special visa requirements apply to employees from non EU countries working at EMBL-EBI in the UK. The period of work does not qualify for the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme
