Ecological Data Engineer - DB & Applications

KNAW (Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen); Wageningen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen invites you to join the NODE programme as an application and database developer and administrator. You will design, build, and maintain sustainable data infrastructure by creating relational databases for ecological research, managing metadata, and supporting Open Science through robust, scalable systems.

You will work on the GRIEL web application (C#) backed by a Microsoft SQL Server database, migrate towards an open-source platform, and collaborate with partners and

Qualifications

• Relevant HBO or university degree.
• Some experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with all standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of more than one programming language is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Full proficiency in Dutch would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain relational databases for ecological research within the NODE programme.
• Manage the GRIEL C# application backed by a Microsoft SQL database; export bird ringing and recovery data.
• Contribute to long-term migration to a modern open-source platform in collaboration with partners and developers.

Skills

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Open-source mindset

Reading GRIEL codebase

Education

HBO or university degree

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

C#

Git

Job description

NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen invites you to join the NODE programme as an application and database developer and administrator. You will design, build, and maintain sustainable data infrastructure by creating relational databases for ecological research, managing metadata, and supporting Open Science through robust, scalable systems.

You will work on the GRIEL web application (C#) backed by a Microsoft SQL Server database, migrate towards an open-source platform, and collaborate with partners and