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Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.
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Join us as a Full Stack Developer for GenAI applications as part of the ZDP Digital Technology Accelerator unit. You will work on accelerating high priority emerging digital technologies like Generative AI @ speed and ensure their impact for your colleagues within the ZEISS group @ scale. You will support ZDP in scaling its business with the ZEISS business units, in executing it more effectively, and in staying on top of digital innovation.
Your responsibilities include:
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Develop and maintain scalable web applications using mainly Python and React (e.g., building the back-end infrastructure, implementing server-side logic, integrating databases, developing APIs, creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces)
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Collaborate with data scientists and AI researchers to integrate GenAI models and algorithms into web-based products
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Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
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Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and reliability
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Ensure the stability, scalability, and security through comprehensive testing, addressing any issues or bugs, and implementing security measures to protect user data and product integrity
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Utilize Azure cloud services to deploy, manage, and scale applications
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Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality code
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Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate best practices into development processes
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A university degree, preferably computer science, natural sciences, or engineering, paired with a passion for data engineering and digital products
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Multiple years of experience building production-grade software
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Proven experience with Python and related frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) or a comparable coding stack
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Strong experience with React or comparable JavaScript-based front-end libraries
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Solid understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
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Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
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Proficiency working with Docker or other containerization technologies
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Familiarity with Azure cloud services is a plus (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Storage)
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Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
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Passion in exploring new digital technologies as well as advancing GenAI platforms and products
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Open-minded, flexible and proven ability to interact with interdisciplinary and international teams
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Fluent English skills; advanced German language skills would be a plus