Software-Developer (f/m/d)

We are looking to expand our software development team in Karlsruhe with a motivated software developer (f/m/d) who is interested in new solutions. The work will focus in particular on adding new features to the Chemotion ELN and LabIMotion ELN software (https://chemotion.net./doc, https://chemotion.net/docs/labimotion), thereby enabling the involvement of another community. Working on our team provides the opportunity to contribute to the ETOS Future Cluster (https://zukunftscluster-etos.de/de/ETOS/) and the National Research Data Infrastructure (https://www.nfdi.de/?lang=en), which provides software at the national level to all interested universities in Germany. Our group’s projects have national and international visibility, and the services built upon them open up new possibilities for researchers across the board in handling and reusing data. As part of our internationally diverse team, you will help accelerate data-driven insights.

Your Tasks

Your Responsibilities Will Include The Following Tasks

• Extending existing software through full-stack development for Chemotion
• Software design and strategic enhancements
• Managing code using GitHub and code management tools
• Using AI tools for efficient software development
• Communicating and interacting with software users to identify weaknesses and required improvements
• Implementing bug fixes and adjustments
• Documenting the work on dedicated documentation platforms for both developers and users
• Publication of the results

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science with several years of professional experience
• Experience in developing well-structured code that ensures high performance of the developed applications, as well as expertise in both backend and frontend development; UX knowledge
• Knowledge of the programming languages HTML, JavaScript, Python, PHP, JS, and ReactJS, as well as, ideally, Ruby
• Experience with AI-assisted development is desired
• Interdisciplinary skills: strong teamwork and communication skills, very good English proficiency

We Offer

• Science for Impact : Engage with topics of societal relevance — in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours : Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.
• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities : We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness : The “KIT‑Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy : Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes and mental‑health programmes.
• Individualised Extra Benefits : Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job location

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration

1 year

Contact person in line-management

Dr. Nicole Jung

[email protected]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact

Sylvia Kaiser

Personalservice (PSE)

[email protected]

+49 721 608-22438

If you'd like to help develop modern research software to enable transparent, reproducible science and faster research processes—then apply to join our team!

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-08-15

Job posting number: 289/2026