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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute - Utrecht Software Engineer - Westerdij - **Company:** Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen - **Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Salary:** €3,708.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Interoperability, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Fastapi, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ad1e8c61b7b780a4 ## About the Role We are looking for a motivated software engineer with a strong interest in scientific data infrastructure and open science. You bring: * A completed MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field * Proven experience in backend and/or full-stack development (e.g., Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI, and modern frontend frameworks such as React) * Experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL) and designing scalable, well-structured data architectures * Familiarity with API development and integration of heterogeneous data sources * Affinity with cloud infrastructure and deployment (e.g., Docker, CI/CD, SURF or similar environments) * Interest in Open Science, FAIR data principles, and research infrastructures * Awareness of AI-ready data practices (e.g., data standardization, metadata annotation, interoperability) and/or experience supporting data pipelines for machine learning applications * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team Experience with bioinformatics, life sciences data, AI/ML tools, or familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their application in data platforms (e.g., semantic search, natural language querying) is considered an advantage., This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE for 18 months) embedded in a highly motivated team. The Westerdijk Institute has a strong track record in developing widely used databases such as MycoBank and the WI-CBS database. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to open-source software, and engage with an international research community. ## Description You will play a central role in the development of an innovative open science platform that serves as a global hub for mycology. This platform will integrate diverse datasets on fungal strains and species, including genomic, phenotypic, ecological, and imaging data, into a unified and accessible infrastructure. As a software engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying a scalable web-based platform that enables researchers and stakeholders to explore, analyze, and reuse fungal data. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of bioinformaticians, data scientists, and domain experts to implement system architecture, develop APIs, and create intuitive user interfaces. Your work will contribute to advancing fungal research, supporting applications in health, agriculture, biodiversity, and biotechnology, while adhering to Open Science and FAIR data principles., An exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact Open Science project within an internationally recognized research institute. 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