Senior Software Developer – Python/Java (R&D Specialist)

About The LCSB

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.

We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine – in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

Your role

Successful candidate will join the Clinical and Translational Informatics group, led by Dr. Venkata Satagopam, which focuses on bridging translational medicine and bioinformatics through innovative data integration, visualisation, and advanced analytics. Our research integrates bioinformatics, data science, and IT solutions to advance digital health and translational medicine using a “bench-to-bedside” approach. By harmonising and analysing diverse biomedical data, while focusing on the secure data processing and predictive modelling, we aim to drive progress in translational medicine, improving diagnostics and healthcare solutions. For more information, please visit our page.

You will join our team working on IDERHA (Integration of Heterogeneous Data and Evidence towards Regulatory and HTA Acceptance), a pioneering European project funded by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI). IDERHA is building a federated health data platform to enable seamless integration and analysis of diverse biomedical data.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in developing the IDERHA platform, collaborating with top researchers across Europe, and contributing to innovations that enhance healthcare and medical research.

As part of the IDERHA development team, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance software solutions
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to enable secure and efficient data integration
• Containerize applications using Docker for consistency across environments
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes for scalability and reliability
• Implement security measures to ensure data protection and compliance with healthcare regulations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, data scientists, and clinicians
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the development team
  
  

Your profile

Education & Experience

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on RESTful APIs
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python 3 (Flask/Django experience is a plus)
• Experience with Java and its ecosystem
• Expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of Git, relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with Sprint Boot is a plus
  
  

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to software development
  
  

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
  
  

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
  
  

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL07330