Are you an experienced software specialist?

Experienced software specialist

The Marine & Freshwater Research Institute is looking for an experienced and ambitious software specialist to support the development, maintenance of the institute's information systems.

You will be part of a strong software team that works together to solve diverse projects, across the organization's divisions.

You will play a key role in the development and installation of the backend. We are on a digital journey where the emphasis is on excellent service to users.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of new software solutions.
• Analyze user requirements and preferences based on data.
• Development, construction and maintenance of web services and systems in a cloud environment.
• Support in the processing and presentation of data.

Education and qualification requirements

• A university degree in computer science, software engineering or other comparable education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a backend developer.
• Experience in implementing changes in the field of information technology.
• Experience with Java, C# or another similar programming language.
• Experience with AWS is desirable
• Experience with interface programming is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills, initiative and professional ambition.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.

The application must include:

• Detailed CV
• Copies of diplomas.
• A cover letter explaining the reason for the application and justification for the applicant's qualifications for the job.
• Two references shall be appointed.

Further information about the job

• Wages are in accordance with the current collective agreement made by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant union.
• Applicants are required to have a clean criminal record.
• All applications will be answered when a decision on employment has been made.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The application can be valid for six months after the application deadline has ended.

The Marine Research Institute also reserves the right to reject all applications.

Recruitment to positions at the Marine Research Institute is based on the Institute's equality policy.

Employment rate is 100%

Workplace benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work (non-local work)
• Health Grant
• Transportation grant
• Electric parking, bicycle storage and changing facilities
• Canteen
• A strong and fun staff association

About the Marine Research Institute

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute is Iceland's largest research institute in the field of marine and freshwater research and also plays an advisory role on the prudent utilisation and protection of marine and freshwater resources. It is under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. In addition to its headquarters in Hafnarfjörður, the institute operates offices all over the country, an experimental farm, two research vessels, and the institute employs about 190 people in a variety of jobs. More information can be found at www.hafogvatn.is

The application deadline is 11.11.2024

For further information, please contact:

Rúnar Jón Hermannsson runar.jon.hermannsson@hafogvatn.is

844-8884

Kristín Lúðvíksdóttir Kristín.g.lúdviksdóttir@hafogvatn.is

Please apply here!