Fullstack Developer / Fullstack Developeress

Fullstack Developer

80%-100%, Zurich, Fixed-term

At the ETH Student Project House (SPH), we inspire and empower students to cultivate a maker-innovator mindset. By exploring their own ideas and developing personal projects, students gain valuable hands-on experience and learn essential skills for their future. Our ecosystem encourages students—Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral—to ideate, build prototypes, and continuously test and refine their creations.

Our interdisciplinary team of 30 supports students with the tools, knowledge, and guidance they need to pursue their passions. Our well-equipped Makerspace provides access to a variety of tools and equipment for prototyping. To help projects grow beyond the idea stage, we also offer co-working, ideation, and event spaces, as well as personalized coaching.

Many of our offerings are entirely digital. We are developing and running a variety of digital solutions to support this space, which include integrations of different software services, deployments in the cloud, or on our own servers.

We are currently seeking a new team member to join our Software Development & IT team. Read on to see if this opportunity is right for you!

Project Background

You will be working in one of the most inspiring spaces at ETH Zürich—surrounded by 3D printers, computers, whiteboards, ideation tools, and custom-designed furniture.

We have two locations: a five-storey house near the ETH main building and a space on the Hönggerberg campus. Our open workspace is shared with student project teams, fostering a culture of exchange and creativity. Collaboration occurs at both locations, and our community comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, which is why we primarily communicate in English.

We believe in the power of open source and strive to contribute back to the community whenever possible.

Job Description

As part of our team, you will be involved in the following projects:

• Digitalization of our processes within SPH
  • Reduce friction for students and staff in using our services
  • Optimize event signup
  • Optimize KPI collection
• Create, extend, and maintain our digital tools landscape
  • Entrance terminal user experience
  • Coffee machine integration
  • Maintenance and development of our website
  • Ensure accessibility of our digital services (screen reader support, etc.)
  • Develop an SPH-wide app
• IT support for the SPH team
• Server Administration
  • Maintenance and updates
  • Dev-Ops and automation
• Bring your own ambitious ideas to support ETH students with their digital projects

Profile

We need your digital expertise to support our students and the team:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in Computer Science, or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• You are passionate about analyzing, conceptualizing, and bringing projects to life
• You have demonstrable experience with digital tools (e.g., Docker, networking, Unix, Windows)
• You are proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PHP)
• You are motivated and willing to learn new languages, tools, and technologies
• You enjoy working with people and are enthusiastic about supporting them
• You can remain calm and flexible when urgent issues arise (e.g., server downtime or a broken webpage)

A note: Research indicates that women and individuals from marginalized groups tend to apply only when they meet all of the criteria. If you believe you are qualified but do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Workplace

At ETH Zurich, you will be part of a vibrant community that fosters diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We believe in personal growth and conduct regular team feedback sessions to value every opinion, as we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives.

We Offer

• Your job has an impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which supports your professional development while actively contributing to positive change in society.
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits.
• We offer a one-year contract with the possibility of prolongation.

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Sustainability is a core value for us as we work towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We would love to get to know you! Please apply online using the form below. We look forward to reviewing your application. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Isabella Ilchmann at isabella.ilchmann@sph.ethz.ch.

Further information about the ETH Student Project House and our machines can be found on our website or Instagram.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities specializing in science and technology. Renowned for excellent education and cutting-edge research, we work tirelessly to transfer new knowledge into society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, our university acts as a catalyst for innovation and independent thinking, fostering solutions for global challenges.