Software Developer (Senior/Junior)
JOB PROFILE
Type: Fixed-term contract
Start date: 1 January 2025 (or as soon as possible after that)
Location: remote, with regular in-person meetings in the Lausanne area
Duration: 3 years (renewal possible)
Percentage: 60%-100%
Travel: Travel within Switzerland may be required
Deadline for applications: 20 January 2025
Salary range: 90-140k CHF for a full-time position, depending on experience
Additional requirements:
Resident in Switzerland
Swiss work permit (if applicable)
DESCRIPTION
You will be expected to:
Lead on the design and development of high-quality software;
Build quick prototypes to validate ideas or test new approaches;
Architect solutions, design system components, and create technical documentation or diagrams;
Evaluate, monitor, and maintain applications in production.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate with:
Strong competencies in software design, documentation and release, including in open source;
Strong Python coding skills;
Strong competencies in databases (relational, graph, vector) and data processing;
Experience with software versioning, testing, and continuous integration;
Experience with API development;
Experience with containers (e.g., Docker);
A cooperative attitude in working collaboratively with other team members;
Full working proficiency in English (fluency in French and/or Italian is a plus)
We look favourably at candidates with:
a PhD in Computer Science or related fields (required for a senior appointment);
experience with machine-assisted software development (e.g., copilot);
experience with machine learning and/or data science;
an interest in the cultural and creative sectors
APPLICATION
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format.
-> Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your resume.
Applications may be written in English and must include the following attachments:
A short CV.
A letter of motivation of a maximum of 1 page.
Documentation of the highest qualification available. Diplomas and certificates can be in English, French, German, or Italian.
An example research software or application you worked on in the form of a link to a publicly accessible repository. If available, please send your software portfolio.
Up to two references from current or previous positions. Please note that we will not contact them without your explicit consent.
If applicable (i.e., non-Swiss citizen), a copy of your Swiss working permit.
The application deadline is 23:59 [CET] on January 20, 2025, with interviews taking place shortly thereafter.
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered.