CareerPlan

Research Software Developer / Information Engineer

Jülich, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Developing and operating the Helmholtz Knowledge Graph (HKG) to connect metadata from research infrastructures and improve scientific data usability.

Role type

Research Software Developer / Information Engineer

Builds

The Helmholtz Knowledge Graph (HKG) and surrounding information infrastructure

Domain

Scientific data management, semantic technologies, research software engineering

Required skills

Python programming, metadata standards (Schema.org, DCAT, Dublin Core, OAI-DC), semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, data pipelines, API development

Preferred skills

Next.js/TypeScript, Apache Airflow, QLever, Virtuoso, Solr/OpenSearch, experience in large-scale research collaborations

Technologies

Python, Next.js, TypeScript, Apache Airflow, QLever, Virtuoso, Solr, OpenSearch

Responsibilities

Develop and operate new features and services for the HKG, build metadata quality assessment workflows, set up data pipelines and curate APIs, explore connections with research data services, investigate technical questions and implement solutions, coordinate activities within larger collaborations

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC