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Software Developer

Posted on Aug. 21, 2026

Wien, Austria
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Full Time (40 h/w)
Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
€ 3,765 gross/month. Leave replacement – limited to 31.12. 2027

Your Responsibilities

Excellent research needs state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and innovative digital services. With a team of about 50 experts, we will redesign the Institute's digital landscape over the next few years and implement an ambitious digital transformation programme to facilitate the Institute’s rapid growth. As part of our strategy, we are contiuously improving our services, modernizing our service portfolio and introducing a new low-code process automation platform for implementing workflows to support core administrative processes. As part of our software development team, you will participate in designing, implementing, and operating software solutions, and integrating these services with other applications at ISTA. Your responsibilities include:

Developing software in various programming languages, including full-stack applications, adaptation of existing software packages, and development of middleware and API-based solutions
Designing and implementing applications on the process automation platform Appian
Deploying and operating developed software solutions including initial setup, updates and refactoring, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Defining technical specifications based on business requirements
Providing 2nd and 3rd-level support for the developed applications
Providing technical and end-user documentation

Your Profile

Degree in computer science, software engineering or a similar field, or equivalent professional experience
Programming experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Javascript)
Experience with microservices-based web architectures and service integration via REST APIs
Experience with low-code/no-code platforms like Appian is a plus
Strong analytical skills and creative approach to solving complex, non-standard technical problems
Ability to work independently, with a passion for learning new technologies
High degree of focus and accuracy, also when working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Reliable team-player with good communication skills
Working language is English, good working knowledge in German is an advantage

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

Education & training

Cafeteria

Childcare

Free shuttle bus

Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.