Full Stack Software Engineer

MissionAre you passionate about creating impactful applications that can advance world-class research and education? Join EPFL’s School of Engineering as a Full Stack Software Engineer and make a real difference in empowering science!

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Duties And Responsibilities

• In this role, your main responsibilities will be:
• Developing, deploying, and maintaining solutions that empower education and research, using technologies like Fast
• API, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Traefik.
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and to provide & receive feedback.
• Applying IT security best practices, including e.g. Zero Trust and Least Privilege principles.
• Working with clients to define user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Creating clear documentation to ensure easy maintenance and tool adoption by clients.
• Ensuring reliability of services with modern monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana).
• Providing support and consultation for clients.
• Leveraging Agentic Workflows: Proactively utilizing advanced development tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, internal LLM agents) to significantly accelerate coding practices, automate boilerplate code generation, and test plan creation.
• Designing and building robust CI/CD pipelines and automation systems that integrate AI-driven testing, monitoring, and deployment processes.
• Contributing to platform reliability, observability, and operational excellence (Prometheus, Grafana), designing systems that are resilient and easily maintainable in an automated context.
• Required Skills / Experience
• Computer Science degree, or software development skills acquired through hands-on experience in professional settings.
• Proficiency in developing and deploying full-stack applications using Fast
• API, React.js, and related technologies.
• Experience working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver tailored software solutions.
• Experience with DevOps (GitLab/GitHub), CI/CD and configuration management (e.g. Ansible).
• Experience with container and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker etc).
• Nice-to-have Skills / Experience
• Experience in Linux in production server environments.
• Experience in leading software development projects.
• Experience leveraging AI or LLMs to enhance applications.
• Experience in Site Reliability Engineering.
• Profile
• Curious for technology: eager to stay informed about the latest industry advancements.
• Client-focused: enjoy working with clients to understand their requirements.
• Collaborative: thrive in collaboration with others and contributing to team goals.
• Adaptable and flexible: embrace changing priorities and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Organized and detail-oriented: able to manage multiple tasks, write clean and maintainable code, and adhere to best practices in software development.
• Security aware: committed to implementing data protection & IT security best practices.
• Good communicator: dedicated to clear, courteous, and timely communication both with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in English and French, both written and spoken.
• We offer
• Possibility to join an institution ranking in Top10 worldwide in the field of engineering & technology.
• Support for personal growth as an IT professional through trainings & courses.A supportive workplace that values your well-being, with flexible hours and healthy work-life balance, together with 100+ sports activities available nearby.
• Opportunities to take language courses relevant to your daily work.
• Diverse, multicultural working environment.
• Child and education allowances, on-campus daycare.
• Discounts for public transport and access to car sharing services at reduced price.
• Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of research and education at EPFL’s School of Engineering.
• Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter via our recruitment pages!
• Informations
• Contract Start Date : 10/01/2026Activity Rate : 100.00Contract Type: CDIReference: 2357