We are looking for a Software Engineer to join Zenodo, the world's largest general purpose research repository developed at CERN.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust backend and frontend services that enable millions of researchers worldwide to share, preserve, and reuse their scientific outputs.
You will work on scalable, modular, and user-friendly components within the InvenioRDM framework and you will ensure seamless integration with Zenodo's production environment.
You will also work closely with AI/ML specialists to integrate intelligent services directly into Zenodo, enhancing metadata quality, discovery, and curation, while contributing to open-source infrastructure at the heart of global Open Science.
Requirements:
Strong backend development skills (Python, Flask, REST APIs).
Frontend development experience with modern frameworks (React).
Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and search technologies (Elasticsearch/OpenSearch).
Familiarity with containerisation and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift/Helm).
Experience in collaborative software engineering (Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks).
Ability to design modular, reusable, and maintainable software.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in production systems.
Excellent communication skills and willingness to contribute to open-source projects.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
You have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Software engineering and data science (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
