Lead IT Project Designer

About the job

Organisational entity Division of Information and Communication Systems and Technologies Role Development IT Specialist 2 Role code 202013 Maximum grade 21 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 100 % Registration deadline 01-11-2026 Reference 7125

Job description

In close collaboration with the heads of the division and product, you manage the technical and architectural aspects of the new institutional information system dedicated to the academic management of the University, from its design and implementation to its operation. You ensure technological watch, oversee compliance with good development practices, and guarantee the application of the development policy.

Your expertise in architecture and information system development will be crucial for the success of this ambitious and strategic programme, which aims to modernise, harmonise, and digitise the University’s academic management processes.

You will work within a dynamic, committed, and supportive team that favours collaborative and modern working methods. In this context, you regularly interact with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

Beyond your technical skills, your ability to propose innovative and concrete solutions, your enthusiasm, your sense of commitment, as well as your aptitude to work independently and as part of a team will be particularly appreciated.

We offer you a stimulating activity, full of varied challenges, in an environment based on mutual trust. You will also benefit from training opportunities within a major institution committed to humanist values, recognised for its international influence and openness to the world.

Required qualifications and skills

• You hold a university degree in information systems or an equivalent qualification.
• You have at least ten years of experience in designing and developing complex and large-scale IT applications, as well as in implementing modern and efficient development processes.
• You are able to analyse business needs and issues, then define the concepts and application architecture necessary to create ergonomic, high value-added solutions aligned with user expectations.
• You master Microsoft cloud services, notably Power Platform (Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Pages, and Power Automate), SharePoint, Fabric, and Azure DevOps.
• You are proficient in SQL, .NET, C#, and JavaScript languages, the jQuery library, as well as XML, HTML, and CSS standards.
• You have a good command of English, both written and spoken.

Start date

1 January 2027

Contact

For any further information regarding the position, you may contact Mr Joliat at the following address: Michel.Joliat@unige.ch .

Additional information

Permanent contract.

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE REFILLED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.