Web Developer

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: Fixed term until October 31^st 2026

Expected Interview date: 7^th May 2025

Expected start date: June 1^st 2025.

About the role

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has a strategy to harness the potential of big data to transform cancer research. A key focus is making the most of CRUK’s research data by following the FAIR Data principles, which aim to make data easy to find, access, and use. This involves working with researchers to standardise data formats, improve data quality, and ensure datasets can be used together across the UK and beyond.

We are developing creating a CRUK Data Hub where researchers can search for available cancer datasets funded by CRUK. The Hub will provide details on the datasets and how to access them.

The CRUK Data Hub will make it easier for researchers to find and reuse cancer datasets, fostering collaboration and the sharing of data. This resource network will ultimately lead to more effective research and, most importantly, better outcomes for cancer patients.

We are recruiting a web developer to help design and implement the prototype for the CRUK data HUB.   Successful candidates will work in a small team at the University of Sussex, as a part of the Pearl Bioinformatics Laboratory.  The project involves collaborations with Health Data Research UK, Cancer Research Horizons and CRUK-funded Research groups

About you

You are an experienced full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript developer with a strong track record of building scalable and secure web applications.  Confident working across both frontend and backend systems, you write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, and use version control tools such as Git and GitHub as part of your regular workflow.

You have deployed production-ready applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and are confident in configuring secure hosting environments. You are experienced across the full software development lifecycle and enjoy seeing projects through from the requirements gathering stage to deployment and beyond.

You are organised, proactive, and take responsibility for your work, managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. You value clear communication and a structured, methodical approach to development. You work well in a team, communicate confidently with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and contribute positively to collaborative working environments.

You are open to learning new tools, technologies, and methods, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute your skills to projects with real-world impact, particularly those that support scientific research and public good.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award. 

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Frances Pearl (f.pearl@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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