Web Developer (m/f/d) for MP-AIX

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.; Tübingen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Tübingen is seeking a Web Developer to enhance an online application portal for recruiting top doctoral researchers. You will be responsible for developing new features, optimizing performance, and ensuring a smooth user experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, experience in web app development, and good skills in JavaScript and Ruby on Rails. The institute offers flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a collaborative international team.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile work options

Public service social benefits

Qualifikationen

• Experience developing web apps and websites with standard web technologies.
• Experience in Ruby on Rails or similar MVC framework.
• Good frontend skills, especially in Javascript.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain an online application portal.
• Implement new features coordinating with stakeholders.
• Refactor and optimize existing features.

Kenntnisse

Web app development

Frontend skills in Javascript

Git knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ruby on Rails

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Bootstrap

Google Material Design

Jobbeschreibung

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is a world leading research institute in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, located on two campuses in Stuttgart and Tübingen. The Scientific Coordination Office (SCO) provides support services and manages collaborations, graduate education, and outreach & public engagement.

The newly established Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network (MP-AIX) fosters collaborations involving top Max Planck researchers, combining AI capabilities with broad scientific expertise and deep domain knowledge to leverage scientific synergies at the highest level. At the core of MP-AIX is its interdisciplinary doctoral fellowship program. Ph.D. students benefit from joint supervision by directors or group leaders from different Max Planck Institutes, with the possibility of co‑advisors from the ELLIS Network. This unique program thus adds a European perspective, with the ambition to lift Ph.D. education to the next level.

Web Developer (m/f/d) for MP-AIX

at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Web Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a dedicated online application portal for recruiting excellent doctoral researchers within the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network (MP-AIX).

• Implement new features in coordination with different stakeholders, including faculty members, scientific coordinators, and doctoral researchers, in collaboration with ELLIS and software development partners.
• Refactor and optimize existing features to improve the overall performance and user experience of the portal.
• Implement and improve separation of concerns within the codebase to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Improve the User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) in coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the cross‑site coordination team to ensure seamless integration with other systems and processes, and to support the recruiting of excellent doctoral researchers.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience developing web apps and websites as well as with standard web technologies and services
• Experience in Ruby on Rails or a similar MVC-based framework such as Laravel
• Good frontend skills, especially in Javascript
• Experience with databases and basic SQL knowledge (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• Basic knowledge of Git and the Linux CLI
• Ideally, the candidate will also have experience with Bootstrap and Google Material Design, experience in gradual refactoring, debugging/monitoring skills, and experience working with GitLab
• Experience using an automated testing framework, ideally a BDD tool such as Cucumber
• Exposure to web server configuration/admin (nginx)Willingness to work on legacy code
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Very good command of English.

Our offer:

As part of the Scientific Coordination Office (SCO), you will join a motivated, international, and diverse team of approximately 30 members. Your place of work will be Tübingen. We offer flexible working hours, the possibility of mobile working, and many other benefits. Salaries and contracts will be based on qualifications and previous professional experience according to the Public Service Wage Agreement (TVöD Bund) guidelines. All social benefits of the public service apply. The position is initially limited to two years.

Application:

To apply, please include a cover letter, your CV, and letters of recommendation in your application. Please upload it as one PDF file by using our application system.

If you prefer to send a hardcopy application, you may do so. Please send it to: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Dr. Matthias Tröndle, Max-Planck-Ring 4, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Matthias Tröndle ([e-mail]).

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Closing date for applications:

The position is available at the earliest convenience and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by January 6, 2026.