Senior Research Software Engineer: Sustainable Systems

Karlstad University; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 39,573 - 61,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Karlstad University in Leiden is seeking a Senior Research Software Engineer to enhance the digital infrastructure for sustainability science. The role involves leading a team to develop standards, manage data, and ensure reproducibility in research.

Successful candidates will have a PhD and expertise in Python, along with significant experience in software development architecture and data governance. The university offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, software engineering, environmental informatics, AI, or related field.
• Strong Python skills; additional languages/stack knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in system administration for research or data-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Own technical roadmap for software and data ecosystem.
• Design and operate research platforms & infrastructure.
• Define and implement software engineering protocols.

Skills

Python skills

System administration

Software development architecture

Data governance

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Tools

Service design

APIs

Database administration

Job description

Karlstad University in Leiden is seeking a Senior Research Software Engineer to enhance the digital infrastructure for sustainability science. The role involves leading a team to develop standards, manage data, and ensure reproducibility in research.

Successful candidates will have a PhD and expertise in Python, along with significant experience in software development architecture and data governance. The university offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth.