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MissionAs a software engineer, you will work for the development of a platform for online analysis services leveraging large-scale computing infrastructures in the domain of astronomy.Main Duties And ResponsibilitiesYou will join a dynamic international team developing cutting-edge approaches to computing and knowledge management for applications in astronomy in the scope of two projects: Astrophysics Center for Multi-messenger studies in Europe (ACME) and Common Data Center Infrastructure for astronomy (CDCI). In particular, you will:Participate in the development of the web-based services for astronomical data analysis (integration of data analysis workflows of different telescopes, continuous integration and deployment, validation, benchmarking, front-end development), integration of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data management principles, promotion of Open Research Data (ORD) standards;Participate in the maintenance and user support of diverse web-based scientific data analysis servicesProfileYou should consider yourself as a good candidate if you tick many of the points below:You have experience in developing web applications including web frontend frameworks (e.g. Vue.js). Strong knowledge of Python, especially for backend development is required (e.g. FastAPI).You are fluent with DevOps and container-based technologies (Docker, Singularity, Kubernetes, GitOps);You master production tools for code management, testing and validation, continuous integration and documentation (GitHub, GitLab);Working knowledge of English is required (C1 level or better)We offerThe contract is initially for one year, renewable. There are two joint positions: one The software at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, EPFL, Laboratory for Astrophysics, LASTRO (https://www.epfl.ch/labs/lastro/) and one at the Astronomy Department of the University of Geneva (https://www.astro.unige.ch/)Further enquiries can be sent to Andrii Neronov (andrii.neronov@epfl.ch), Carlo Ferrigno (carlo.ferrigno@unige.ch), Volodymyr Savchenko (volodymyr.savchenko@epfl.ch)Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of motivation.The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025.InformationsContract Start Date : 15.01.2026Activity Rate : 100.00Contract Type: CDDDuration: 1 year, (renewable)Reference: 1891

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