Database Software Developer / Supervisor
Job Summary
Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS; www.mps.mpg.de), Goettingen, Germany, invites applications for a Database Software Developer to work for the PLATO Data Center. For more info about the PLATO mission see https://platomission.com/.
The position is available for an initial period starting as soon as possible until 31st March 2022, with the possibility of an extension that is contingent upon performance and project funding.
Your Tasks
- Develop the PDC Database system
- Supervise software developers
- Contribute to the production of PDC technical documentation
Your Profile
- Master of Science degree or relevant experience
- Expertise in databases, Java, Eclipse, Swing/Abstract Window Toolkit
- Experience with Java Native Interface (JNI) or similar
- Experience with Python, C
- Experience with development tools, Linux
- Experience with space missions and scientific projects
- Good command of the English Language
Remuneration will be in accordance with the German Collective Agreement for the Public Service (up to TVöD E14). Social security benefits are in accordance with the public service regulations.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please send your CV and application letter in English (certificates and reference letters may be in German) as one PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line “PDC-DB-swdev-13112019”. Applications will be reviewed from the 1st December 2019 until the position is filled.