Developer 1

• 19 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Temporary
• Rue du Général-DUFOUR 24, 1204 Genève
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The Université de Genève is recruiting a Developer 1 for its Department of Astronomy. Join a dynamic team in a stimulating environment.

Tasks ##

• Develop and maintain the DACE platform for exoplanets.
• Manage the department's websites and respond to technological needs.
• Support department projects and integrate new technologies.

Skills ##

• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent required, Master's an asset.
• Proficiency in Python and REST development, experience in continuous integration.
• Knowledge of Linux environments and microservices architectures.

Organizational Entity

Faculté des sciences

Section / Division

Département d'astronomie

Function

Developer 1

Function code

202018

Maximum class

17

Body

Administrative and technical staff

Activity rate

80%

Workplace

Versoix

Registration deadline

31-10-2026

Reference

7111

Job description ##

The Département d'astronomie of the Université de Genève is advertising a position for a developer-se1 for a project in the field of exoplanet research as well as for supporting application development for the department.

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

You will work at the Observatoire, located in Versoix, within a team of computer scientists and astronomers.

Your responsibilities

• Development of the DACE platform: Maintenance and evolution of data visualization and analysis modules, implementation of REST APIs, testing and deployment via CI/CD
• DOI Module: data packaging, landing pages, data downloading
• Management of Department websites: Assessment of needs, hosting solutions
• Support for Department projects: Participation in software development according to needs
• Technological monitoring: new technologies, integration of AI tools

The detailed job specification is attached.

What we offer

• A young and motivated team, within an internationally renowned research institute
• International scientific projects, technically varied, serving the astronomical community
• A stimulating work environment, at the interface between computer science and astronomy

The Université de Genève is an employer concerned with equal opportunity and diversity in its workplace.

This is an 80% fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory results. The salary will be set according to the professional experience of the candidate, in accordance with the salary scale of the canton of Genève (maximum salary class: 17; see here).

Titles and skills required ##

• Bachelor's in computer science or a degree deemed equivalent
• Master's in computer science 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 in 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 in 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 computer scientists and astronomers, you are interested in astronomy, and you know how to take initiative in a stimulating environment.

Start date ##

1er janvier 2027 or date to be agreed

Contact ##

Applications must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the following link "Postuler/Apply now" before 31 octobre 2026 (23:59 Geneva time). APPLICATIONS SENT BY EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The review of applications will begin immediately.

The Université de Genève offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and contribute actively to the prestige of an Institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the Université encourages applications from the under-represented sex.