ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. Renowned for its excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and efforts to translate new knowledge and innovations directly into practice, ETH Zurich provides a stimulating, flexible, and family-friendly working environment. Scientific Software and Data Management (SSDM), part of Scientific IT Services (SIS) within central IT, develops software and data management solutions for research projects across the ETH domain and is located in Zurich and Basel.
Scientific Software and Data Management (SSDM) is part of ETH's central IT department and comprises software engineers from diverse backgrounds. Together, they develop software to support research projects across a broad spectrum of ETH's academic departments, including biology, physics, engineering, economics, architecture, and more. Due to a growing portfolio of projects, we are looking for a versatile software engineer to lead or contribute to a number of initiatives.
You will work on a Horizon-funded project, EOSC Data Commons, collaborating with other developers within SIS and at partner institutions to build a framework for discovering, sharing, and executing data and algorithms in a distributed environment. The primary technology used will be Python, with Scala and Typescript knowledge being a plus.
Most importantly, we are seeking a flexible individual with excellent communication skills who is enthusiastic about acquiring new competencies.
SIS operates in a hybrid home-office mode, allowing up to 3 days per week of remote work. Hours are flexible, subject to customer, team, and project needs. The position is initially for a duration of 1 year with the possibility of renewal.
We provide a stimulating, multicultural working environment with colleagues from various disciplines. You will have the opportunity to design and architect solutions and collaborate with some of the best scientists in their fields, all within a structure that fosters innovation and reduces bureaucracy.
In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity. We value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to learn how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For more information about SIS, please visit our website at sis.id.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Matthew Baker at matthew.baker@id.ethz.ch (no applications).
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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland