Software Developer – Java (Eclipse) and Python (m/f/d)

Job Description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain a Java-based application used as an online help and technical documentation platform.
• Work extensively with Eclipse IDE, OOP principles, and established Java web technologies.
• Develop and maintain responsive web components using Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML, and XSLT.
• Build, package, and release documentation and application updates using Jenkins CI, GIT, and related tooling.
• Provide technical support and continuous improvement for the Eclipse-based online help system.
• Contribute to the Documentation RAG project by supporting the design and implementation of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation pipelines (e.g., data ingestion, chunking strategies, prompt handling).
• Take ownership of the integration layer between Java‑based platforms and Python‑based RAG services, including API design, authentication, error handling, and performance considerations.
• Develop and maintain supporting services and scripts in Python, following clean coding and testing best practices.
• Assist in evaluating AI/LLM solutions with respect to correctness, performance, and robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, object-oriented programming, and Eclipse-based development.
• Practical experience with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML/XSLT).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), version control (Git), and development on Linux and Windows.
• Willingness and ability to work with Python in the context of AI-enabled tooling and automation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand complex technical environments.
• Very good English communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Good To Have:

• Exposure to AI/LLM-based systems, especially RAG architectures.
• Experience in integrating backend services (e.g., Python services, REST APIs) with Java-based applications.
• Familiarity with modern AI tooling, evaluation methods, or documentation automation.
• Full-stack development experience or prior work on developer tooling platforms.