Frontend Developer - Journal of Digital History Expired

About the C2DH

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) at the University of Luxembourg is an interdisciplinary research centre committed to high-quality research and public dissemination in the field of contemporary history with a particular focus on digital methods and tools.
The C²DH's ambition is to venture off the beaten track and find new ways of doing, teaching and presenting contemporary history of Luxembourg and the history of Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination.

The Journal of Digital History (JDH) is a pioneering international, academic, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal at the forefront of digital humanities. Our innovative platform is open-source and built on the Jupyter notebook solution, enabling interactive and reproducible research. Learn more at https://journalofdigitalhistory.org/en/

We are seeking a talented and motivated developer with a strong IT background to join our dynamic Luxembourg-based team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in the exciting field of digital humanities, elevating our project to new levels of sustainability and scalability. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enriching our existing application and creating interfaces that empower our editorial team.

Your role

• Design and implement intuitive dashboard views for data visualization and management
• Establish and maintain a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline
• Develop cutting-edge software applications using modern programming languages
• Ensure our software meets the highest standards of performance and quality
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues efficiently
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and solve problems
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our open-source platform
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions

Your profile

• Bachelor's / Master degree in Computer Science, Digital Humanities, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in software development
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, particularly Python
• Knowledge of web frameworks, especially React
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and version control (GitHub)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Communication skills in English

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Software developer
• Job Reference: UOL06854

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