Senior Full-Stack Engineer

The Leadership Companion is an AI-based project at ETH Zurich that focuses on leadership and collaboration in organizations. The project is currently in the research and prototyping phase. Together with partners from academia and industry, we are working on addressing questions and further developing the existing research prototype. At the same time, the tool is being gradually introduced within ETH Zurich to test its application in real-world environments. To support this project, we are looking for a motivated Full-Stack Engineer to join our team in building and maintaining modern web applications and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings a structured approach to their work, a hands-on approach, and enjoys working in a small, interdisciplinary team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to lead the development of scalable web applications and cloud-native infrastructure. You will architect solutions, mentor team members, and drive technical decisions across frontend, backend, and DevOps.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Job description

• Design and implement full-stack applications using React, Next.js, or Angular
• Architect robust backend services with Python (FastAPI, Flask)
• Manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, optimize queries and schemas
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform and Kubernetes
• Own CI / CD pipelines with GitLab CI and ensure deployment reliability
• Create comprehensive API documentation (Swagger / OpenAPI) and technical specs
• Drive automation initiatives and establish engineering best practices

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