Developer 1

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Science Section / Division Department of Astronomy Position Developer 1 Position code 202018 Maximum class 17 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 60 Workplace Department of Astronomy, 1290 Versoix Application deadline 13-11-2026 Reference 7186

Job description

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Geneva is advertising a Developer 1 position for an infrastructure in the field of exoplanet research.

DACE (Data and Analysis Center for Exoplanets) is a platform of the Swiss National Research Programme (NRP) PlanetS, which brings together Swiss and European expertise in this field. It provides access to a wide range of exoplanet data via a web portal equipped with state-of-the-art tools for data exchange, visualisation and analysis: https://dace.unige.ch .

You will work at the Observatory of the University of Geneva, located in Versoix, within a team of IT specialists and astronomers.

Your responsibilities

- Design and develop REST services using the Python Flask framework and a PostgreSQL database.

- Deploy backend services in a Kubernetes environment using CI/CD pipelines from the GitLab tool.

- Improve data flows from various telescopes to the database.

- Maintain and enhance a Python data access library.

- Provide user support and follow-up.

- Maintain documentation.

What we offer

• A young and motivated team within a research institute of international renown
• International scientific projects, technically varied, serving the exoplanet community
• A stimulating work environment at the interface between IT and astronomy

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent qualification
• Master's degree in computer science is an asset
• Knowledge of database technologies
• Proficiency in Python and REST service development (Flask framework)
• Proficiency in front-end web development (HTML5, Javascript, CSS)
• Proficiency with continuous integration tools (GitLab CI/CD)
• Good knowledge of Linux environments
• Good knowledge of microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and interest in them

Appreciated assets:

• Knowledge of other object-oriented languages (Java, C++, ...)
• Shell scripting
• As the environment is international, a good level of English is an asset

You are comfortable in a small team of IT specialists and astronomers, interested in astronomy, and able to take initiative in a stimulating environment.

The University of Geneva is an employer committed to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.

Start date

1 January 2027

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE RE-ADVERTISED WITHIN THE SERVICE.

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 reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

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