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# Web Software Developer - Open Data and Metadata

- **Company:** European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH
- **Location:** Schenefeld, Germany (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €22,880.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Integrated Development Environments, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Open Data Protocol, Ruby on Rails, Software Tools, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e9b6fb5f92d7321

## About the Role

* Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
 * Strong programming experience with web frameworks, ideally Ruby on Rails or comparable technologies
 * Solid understanding of web application architecture, REST APls, and system integration
 * Experience with databases and data modeling
 * Working knowledge of Linux environments
 * Strong track record of working with multiple stakeholders in a highly dynamic development environment
 * Good communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to have:

 * Experience with metadata-driven applications, open data platforms, or research information systems
 * Experience in deployrnent, maintenance, and support of production web applications
 * Familiarity with containers, version control workflows, and modern software deployment practices

## Description

* Design and develop web application modules, REST APls, and related components for open data and metadata management, including capture, processing, and visualisation
 * Analyse requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
 * Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of web applications and software components

Integration and data:

 * Develop and integrate interfaces for processing and exposing metadata from experiments, software tools, and user input
 * Ensure interoperability with institutional systems and external services through well-designed APls and data flows

Lifecycle and collaboration:

 * Contribute to testing, deployment, documentation, and maintenance of developed applications
 * Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to refine requirements and improve solutions
 * Support users in adopting developed applications and workflows, * Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
 * Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
 * Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
 * Free access to a professional mental health support platform


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