A Software Developer position in Software Testing

Fondazione Bruno Kessler; Trento; In loco; EUR 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A private research institution in Trento seeks a Developer to contribute to software components and testing in various research projects. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Java. Responsibilities include software development and maintenance, collaboration in testing phases, and analysis of software quality. This full-time role offers a fixed-term contract with gross annual salary around €29,800 plus bonuses.

Servizi

Flexi-time

Subsidized cafeteria

Internal car park

Supplementary pension

Free training courses

Counseling services

Competenze

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Experience in software development required.
• Good programming skills in at least one language (C/C++, Python, Java).
• Oral and written proficiency in English is necessary.

Mansioni

• Contribute to software development, integration, and testing.
• Maintain and evolve software components for automated testing.
• Collaborate in testing software components.

Conoscenze

Programming in C/C++, Python, or Java

Software development tools (Eclipse, IntelliJ, VS Code, Git, Maven, Gradle)

Knowledge in automated software testing processes

Collaboration and communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics

Master in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics

Descrizione del lavoro

Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) is a private research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research. Each research area is assigned to a specific research center, for a total of twelve. Information regarding the research centers, their activities and production is available at http : / / www.fbk.eu / research-centers.

Workplace

The FBK Center for Digital Industry (DI) Center it focuses its research on digital technologies for the various domains in industry (e.g., manufacturing, aerospace, railway, automotive, energy, agriculture, etc.) by creating applications for critical systems, adaptive and autonomous systems, advanced perception, diagnostics quality control and prediction systems. Further research areas include precision farming, robotics, metrology, cultural heritage (in particular 3D modeling) and geomatics.

Job Description

The candidate will work in the scope of the projects of the SE unit, with the role of Developer. This role requires contributing to the design, development, integration, and testing of software components, in the context of various research and innovation projects, including intelligent multi-agent based design and testing approaches; search-based and generative AI techniques for the automated generation of software tests; and the testing and development of complex control systems for space and railway applications.

Typical tasks will include :

• Development, maintenance and evolution of existing and new software components related to automated software testing tools;
• Collaboration in the testing phase of software components according to the requirements of standards of interest;
• Analysis and evaluation of the quality and functioning of software systems.

Job requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or equivalent degrees);
• Experience in software development, development tools and technologies (e.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ, VS Code, Git, Maven, Gradle);
• Good programming skills in at least one programming language among C / C++, Python, or Java;
• Knowledge in automated software testing processes and tools;
• Oral and written proficiency in English;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a goal-oriented attitude;
• Good communication and relational skills.

• Master in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or equivalent degrees);
• Problem solving and planning skills.

Employment

Type of contract: fixed-term contract

Working hours: Full time (38 h per week)

Start date : Preferably March 2026

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extending the contract depending on funding

Workplace: Povo, Trento

Gross annual salary: about € 29.800, plus objectives achievements bonus

Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, accommodation etc., supplementary pension and health fund, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at https : / / www.fbk.eu / en / work-with-us /

Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https : / / jobs.fbk.eu / ). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format) : Detailed CV including relevant past experiences (as an attached document in PDF format); Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position).

Application deadline : 19 / 02 / 2026

Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.

For further information or technical issues regarding the application, please contact the People Innovation for Research Department at [e-mail].