IT Application Specialist

Institute of Molecular Biotechnology; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Institute of Molecular Biotechnology is seeking an IT Application Specialist to design, develop, and operate applications across the full stack including Python, Java, Jira Cloud, data pipelines and BI dashboards. You will transform business needs into robust, well-documented technical solutions with an emphasis on AI-assisted development.

The role covers API design, data modeling, and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools, while enabling secure coding practices and scalable

Qualifikationen

• Three+ years in application development or integration.
• Strong Python or Java experience with the other language familiarity.
• Knowledge of software architecture, APIs, and automated testing.
• Proficient SQL, data modeling, and data integration.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD tooling.
• Experience with deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Jira Cloud configuration and BI tools experience.
• AI-assisted coding and AI workflow experience.
• Independent, proactive, and structured with changing priorities.
• Excellent English communication; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain internal applications and integrations using Python, Java, and web technologies.
• Evaluate, implement, and operate company-wide applications.
• Gather requirements and translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Design and maintain APIs, webhooks, batch processes, interfaces, and data flows.
• Configure Jira Cloud projects, workflows, and automations.
• Work with SQL databases, data models, and ETL/ELT processes (Snowflake preferred).
• Create dashboards and analytics with Sigma Computing or equivalent BI tools.
• Deploy and operate applications using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and hosting platforms.
• Implement secure coding, authentication, secrets management, and audit logging.
• Use AI tools and LLM APIs in development; maintain documentation and provide user workshops.

Kenntnisse

Python

Java

APIs

SQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/GitHub

AI-assisted coding

English communication

German beneficial

Tools

Jira Cloud

GitHub Actions

Sigma Computing

Snowflake

Jobbeschreibung

Join the IT Department as an IT Application Specialist to develop, integrate, and operate the applications that keep our organization running. You will work across the full stack – from Python and Java development to Jira Cloud configuration, data pipelines, and BI dashboards – turning business requirements into reliable, well-documented technical solutions.

The role suits someone who enjoys variety, from hands-on coding and API design to database work and deployment, and who is keen to bring AI-assisted development into everyday practice.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain internal applications and integrations using Python, Java, and suitable web technologies
• Evaluate, implement, integrate, operate, and further develop company-wide applications
• Gather requirements and translate user needs into sustainable technical solutions
• Design and maintain APIs, webhooks, batch processes, interfaces, and data flows
• Configure Jira Cloud projects, workflows, permissions, automations, and custom fields
• Work with relational databases, advanced SQL, data models, and ETL/ELT processes, ideally using Snowflake
• Create dashboards and analytics solutions using Sigma Computing or comparable BI tools
• Deploy and operate applications using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring, and hosting platforms
• Implement secure coding, authentication, secrets management, and audit logging
• Use AI coding tools, LLM APIs, agents, and automation in application development
• Maintain technical and user documentation and occasionally provide user support or AI workshops

Your profile:

• At least three years of relevant experience in application development, integration, or a comparable role
• Strong programming experience in Python or Java and familiarity with the other
• Good understanding of software architecture, front-end and back-end development, APIs, integrations, and automated testing
• Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data modeling, and data integration
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Experience with application deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Practical experience with Jira Cloud configuration and business intelligence tools
• Extensive experience with AI-assisted coding, prompt engineering, and AI-supported development workflows
• Independent, proactive, and structured way of working, with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and very good English; German is beneficial

Nice to have:

• Experience with specifically Snowflake, Sigma Computing, Railway, and / or Sentry
• Experience developing AI-enabled applications, RAG solutions, or self-hosted AI systems
• Familiarity with OAuth, SSO, and secure application design
• Experience delivering technical workshops or user training

An annual gross salary starting from € 60,000 (approx. € 5,000 gross per month, paid 14 times a year), with a willingness to pay more depending on your professional qualification and experience.