Scientist (f/m/x) for the Further Development of the EE-Monitor Web Application (Full Stack Developer)
The job
The advertised position includes the further development of the EE-Monitor web application, the data interface and performance optimization based on project-related requirements.Place of work
LeipzigWorking time
50-75%Contract limitations
limited contract / 31.05.2026Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Nora Mittelstädt +49 341 60252832
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
The advertised position includes the further development of the EE-Monitor web application, the data interface and performance optimization based on project-related requirements.
Your tasks
- Further development and expansion of the back-end system and the front-end system of the EE-Monitor web application
- Refactoring and correction of web application components on the basis of independent error analysis (prioritization takes place in the EE-Monitor team)
- Preparation and participation in the implementation of system integration and deployments of web applications based on containers (Docker)
- Definition and development of data models and maintenance of databases (PostgreSQL) for processing scientific data
- Workflow management
- Preparation and implementation of project-related presentations and workshops (in cooperation with the EE-Monitor team)
- Writing reports and publications and preparing presentations (in collaboration with the EE Monitor team)
- Sporadically: Conception and development of scientific graphics for various media formats (digital, print)
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- Ideally a university degree in computer science or a related field
- Experienced and demonstrable use of the Python web framework Django ('Django Web Framework') and Django-Rest-Framework
- Experienced and proven handling of database technologies (preferably PostgreSQL)
- Good knowledge of the virtualization of applications and on the basis of containers (preferably Docker)
- Good knowledge of web application content management (Content Management System - CMS)
- Good knowledge in the development of OGC-compliant application interfaces (-OGC API) for data provisioning
- Experience in UI / UX design
- You rely on the planning, organization and work of collaborative teams in your projects with established tools, such as Atlassian Jira/Confluence and GitLab, or comparable products
- Very good written and spoken German and English language skills
- Very good communication and teamwork skills