Full Stack Developer
12-month fixed-term contract
Context
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
As a member of the Development group, you will take an active part in the development and maintenance of applications. You will design and implement technical solutions to support the ILL’s scientific research activities.
Your tasks
Your profile
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
As a member of the Development group, you will take an active part in the development and maintenance of applications. You will design and implement technical solutions to support the ILL’s scientific research activities.
Your tasks
• Designing and developing software applications / tools within a Java environment.
• Managing software development tools (GitLab, automated deployment, CI/CD) and implementing authentication protocols (OpenID Connect, SAML, …)
• Monitoring development trends.
• Managing software development tools (GitLab, automated deployment, CI/CD) and implementing authentication protocols (OpenID Connect, SAML, …)
• Monitoring development trends.
Your profile
• Level 7 qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in software development, computer science or equivalent.
• Solid professional experience in Java development, with hands-on experience of NodeJS and Angular.
• Good understanding of software architecture and modern development practices.
• Experience with authentication and authorization standards (OpenID Connect, SAML or similar).
• Experience with microservices architectures would be an asset.
• Ability to work in an international, collaborative research environment and to communicate clearly on technical topics.
• Solid professional experience in Java development, with hands-on experience of NodeJS and Angular.
• Good understanding of software architecture and modern development practices.
• Experience with authentication and authorization standards (OpenID Connect, SAML or similar).
• Experience with microservices architectures would be an asset.
• Ability to work in an international, collaborative research environment and to communicate clearly on technical topics.
What we offer |
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Quality of life This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! |
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Prospects We guarantee you a stable fixed-term contract in a multicultural scientific environment. |
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Benefits We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions |
Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 08.03.2026, quoting reference number 26/09. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness, including for work under ionising radiation, is required.We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe‘s leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let‘s work together to change our society and our world for the better.
