Junior Software Developer, 60 - 80%, (m/f/d)

Employer: University of Bern, Switzerland
About Us: The Technology Platform (TPF) of the Faculty of Human Sciences of the University of Bern supports the faculty\’s research projects with technical know-how and software development in a wide range of areas such as maintaining virtual reality laboratories, web-based data collection, app development, multi-user eye tracking, computer-controlled steering of machines, programming interfaces and various data organization and management tasks.
Job Description: We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join our small team ( You will contribute to software development projects for various institutes at the University of Bern. Your responsibilities will include maintaining existing applications and helping to develop new solutions for both web and mobile platforms, but given the wide range of areas the TPF is involved in, you will work on projects outside of your main responsibility, best suited to your interests and skills. These applications serve a diverse range of research and data collection needs and require a flexible, solution-oriented mindset with solid frontend and backend development skills. You will collaborate closely with other developers and researchers to deliver tailored digital tools for human-centered academic work.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining existing web and mobile applications
• Implement user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Ionic, Angular)
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver software solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Develop, document, maintain, troubleshoot and debug applications

Requirements

• Bachelor\’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Strong knowledge of the programming languages JavaScript/TypeScript
• Interest in modern frameworks such Angular, React, or Ionic
• Object-oriented programming skills and understanding of design principles
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of English, both written and spoken

Optional Qualifications

• Experience with MySQL, SQL, or data modeling
• Experience with NoSQL or Big Data technologies
• Familiarity with PHP, Node.js, or backend integration
• Familiarity with mobile application development
• Previous work on academic, research-based, or educational software
• Experience with Unreal Engine

Note: Optional qualifications are not mandatory. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the optional qualifications.
Contract Details

• Start Date: December 1st 2025 or later.
• Employment Type: Part-time 60 – 80%
• Salary: Determined according to cantonal guidelines

Benefits

• Diverse and challenging tasks
• A stimulating and research focused academic work environment
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Modern infrastructure
• An attractive offer for employees (university sports, library, further education)

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to human-centered research, we are looking forward to your application until 19. October, 2025. Please send your CV and a motivation letter to with the subject line “Junior Software Developer PHP/JavaScript”.
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