The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.

For section 5.2 eScience-Zentrum (Department 5 “Geoinformation”), we are looking for a:

Research Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer (f_m_x) - DEGREE

Reference Number 9889

The core competence of the GFZ eScience Centre is software engineering and related topics - from the piloting of software solutions and services to the support during implementation, use and commissioning. In a research project, a virtual digital laboratory is to be developed to improve the understanding of underground conditions and assess the potential for utilising geothermal energy. During implementation, the aim is to integrate various systems technologically and establish the automation of processes to enable the synthesis of observation data from distributed data sources, the combination of different model modules, the merging of simulation and observation data as well as their visualisation and interaction by users.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and develop a web application for the merging, visualisation and analysis of 3D geological subsurface data, including but not limited to:
  • Record and analyse existing IT systems and user requirements
  • Design data flows, interfaces and software architectures
  • Implement web services and integrate data and software solutions from scientific working groups
• Work in a distributed team with participation from scientific institutions, public authorities and industrial partners

Your qualifications:

• Master`s degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development and in participating in software development projects, preferably in distributed teams
• Knowledge and experience of agile processes, business analysis, requirements management and process development
• Communication skills and ability to communicate complex knowledge
• Experience in coordinating with different work units and stakeholders
• Motivation, initiative and creativity
• Ability to cooperate and work in a team
• Independent, solution-oriented working style
• Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English and German

You have experience:

• With interactive, three-dimensional visualisation frameworks based on WebGL
• Web technologies such as React, Vue.js, CSS, SASS or other current frontend or backend frameworks
• With technologies for geo-referenced data storage, including PostgreSQL/PostGIS
• Processing and providing geodata, e.g. with GeoServer, Geonode and GIS
• With data formats, data exchange protocols and standards, e.g. OGC standards, GeoJSON, 3D tiles and REST
• In TypeScript, Java, Python or other programming languages
• With versioning and build tools such as Git, npm
• Using GitLab CI/CD, automation tools and container technologies such as Docker

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: As soon as possible

Fixed-term: 2 years

Salary:  The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.

Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.

Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 27th October 2024. Please use our online application form only.

Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognized as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our representative for the severely disabled at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Martin Hammitzsch either via email at martin.hammitzsch@gfz-potsdam.de or phone +49 (0)331-6264-1717. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

Contact

Consultant

Franca Buge

Human Resources

0331 6264-1676

recruiting@gfz-potsdam.de

Clerk

Steffanie Gallwitz

Human Resources