Senior Software Developer and Systems Administrator

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An exciting Software Development opportunity for either a Principal or Senior Software Developer and Systems Administrator (dependant on skills and experience) has become available to further develop our scientific software infrastructure to further assist our scientific research teams in their migration toward a more cloud native environment. About the role: This is a truly exciting role that could suit you if you are looking to broaden your experience of managing high performance computation platforms and services at a scale rarely available elsewhere. Specifically, the role will involve developing our OpenStack based virtualised compute infrastructure, including tools for its management, maintenance and R&D. It will also require working closely with our scientific community to provide coding advice, guidance on the best practice use of cloud compute in an efficient, adaptable and scalable fashion. If you are a Software Developer with an ability to lead projects, who enjoys developing software solutions for large scale data analysis, and would like to take on the challenge of an evolving devops environment this could be the role for you. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team environment to help solve complex IT issues with an open mind. You will be based in the Scientific Computing area of Sanger's core IT team, at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. This group currently provides >20,000 cores of traditional HPC compute and now an additional 6,000 cores dedicated to our internal OpenStack cloud. Essential Skills Significant track record in scripting languages. Python and bash are most valued. The ability to effectively explain technical issues to non-technical users. Good working knowledge of cloud architecture. Good working knowledge of Unix systems administration at scale. Principal Software Developer and Systems Administrators will be required to meet the following essential criteria in addition to the above: Experience in providing a high-quality customer-focused IT consultancy service. Experience in optimising applications in one or more of the following: Python, Java, Bash or Ruby. Ideal Skills Ability to design and implement appropriate HPC server, storage and networking architectures Degree-level understanding of bioinformatics/biology and/or computing Demonstrable expertise in building and debugging bioinformatics application code Relational database administration experience Experience in large scale (thousands of nodes, multiple petabytes of storage) use of at least three of the following; Parallel filesystems (Lustre, GPFS) Low latency networks (Infiniband) Automated system deployment/configuration management, i.e: Ansible. Job scheduling systems (LSF, GridEngine, SLURM) Object storage Hashicorp tools OpenStack and public cloud knowledge An understanding of distributed computing and microservices. Data management systems (iRODS) Scrum agile processes Experience of managing project workflows Other information Closing date: 22nd March, 2020 Interviews expected to take place on 27th/30th and 31st March About Us The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics research centre. We undertake large-scale research that forms the foundations of knowledge in biology and medicine. Our findings are used to improve health and to understand life on Earth. Find out more at www.sanger.ac.uk or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube and on our Blog. Our campus
Set across 130 acres, just outside of Cambridge, The Sanger Institute is located on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus. Home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology, committed to delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale, and creativity to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.
Our benefits:
There's an attractive benefits package on offer at the Genome Wellcome Campus. We appreciate the importance of achieving work-life balance and support this with a number of family and carer-friendly policies. Plus a flexible working policy for those who may wish to amend their working pattern or arrangement.
As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further: 25 days annual leave (extra 1 day to a maximum of 30 days for every year you work) Auto-enrolment into a generous Group Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with enhanced company contribution (for more information, see our Pensions page) Up to 2 days annual paid volunteering leave Up to 10 days paid Emergency Carers Leave per year Family friendly environment including options for flexible and part-time working, an on-site Workplace Nursery salary Sacrifice Schemes for pre-school children and Summer holiday club Life Assurance Cover and a Group Income Protection Scheme (if on a contract of 12 months or more) Enhanced maternity leave and parental leave Access to substantial number of courses and training events onsite Private Healthcare Scheme (after 6 months service) Eyecare and Dental payment plans Concessions and discounts from our corporate perks site
Being part of the Genome Wellcome Campus you will be part of the beautiful working environment with an impressive range of benefits, services and facilities also including: Free bus service to and from Campus, covering various routes around Cambridge, Saffron Walden and surrounding villages A car-share initiative Free parking A number of on-site venues where you can meet, eat and socialise with colleagues A thriving Sports and Social Club which provides members with subsidised access to a gym, tennis courts, sports hall, fitness classes and a vibrant social calendar of events Find out more about our Genome Wellcome Campus.
We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

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