Closing Date: 31/08/2023

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Web Developer in the STARC. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our development team to implement responsive and scalable web applications, primarily within the framework of the EU-funded project ANCHISE, related to the development of knowledge repositories, implementation of ontologies, semantic structures and knowledge graphs.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a fixed-term duration with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Develop and implement high-quality front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
2. Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive web pages.
3. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
4. Create and maintain reusable code libraries and frameworks to streamline development processes.
5. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of web applications to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
6. Collaborate with back-end developers and stakeholders to integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development and apply them to enhance our applications.
8. Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including designers, developers, academics, archaeologists, and more.
9. Assist in estimating and planning projects, providing input on feasibility and timelines. (add text here, hit return for new item)

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field
2. Familiarity with back-end technologies, such as Django.
3. Experience with RESTful APIs.
4. Experience with SQL and NoSQL
5. 1 year relevant experience
6. Professional experience as a Web Developer or a similar role.
7. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
8. Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
9. Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
10. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
11. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
12. Knowledge of server-side rendering and SEO best practices.
13. Fluent in English.
14. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
15. Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and mobile-first development.
16. Understanding of accessibility standards and experience in implementing accessible web interfaces.
17. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), package managers (e.g., npm, Yarn), and Continuous Integration Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master degree in a field related to the position is desirable.
• Preferably at least three years of professional experience as a Web Developer or a similar role.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_RA_23_04