Web Developer

The Eclipse Foundation is one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, with a proven track record of enabling developer-focused open source innovation earned over 19 years. The Foundation is the home of numerous industry-leading projects and collaborations including Adoptium, Software Defined Vehicle, Eclipse IDE, IoT and Jakarta EE. Supported by over 385 members globally, the Foundation has an established international reach and reputation.

The Eclipse Foundation is seeking a talented Web Developer to join our team. In this role, you will help grow our services, support the open-source community, and build innovative solutions in a transparent and collaborative environment.

Our dynamic team of developers works openly to serve a diverse set of stakeholders, leveraging a broad range of technologies to deliver seamless, non-disruptive solutions. If you're excited to tackle challenging requirements, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities to create meaningful impact, this may be the opportunity for you!

About the Eclipse Foundation

The Eclipse Foundation is a global, not-for-profit, member-supported organisation that hosts the world-class Eclipse Java IDE and over 420 open-source projects. We help foster an open-source ecosystem while promoting complementary products and services.

As part of our IT team, you’ll play a key role in meeting the Foundation's technical needs and supporting its large community of open source developers.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain frontend web applications and web components.
2. Build and maintain APIs and supporting backend code.
3. Work with technologies such as Quarkus, PHP, Docker, React, Drupal, and MariaDB.
4. Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
5. Optimise applications for speed and scalability.
6. Contribute to the open-source projects we utilise.
7. Write clear, comprehensive documentation for all code.

Required Skills & Work Experience

1. 2-5 years of web development experience.
2. Ability to read, understand, write, and test Java, PHP, and JavaScript code.
3. Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and familiarity with preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
4. Experience working with RESTful services and APIs.
5. Experience with version control systems, including GitHub and/or GitLab.

Assets

1. Experience with relational databases (e.g., MariaDB).
2. Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript.
3. Experience with the Bootstrap CSS framework.
4. Familiarity with Drupal and static site generators like Hugo.
5. Knowledge of Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.

Work Skills

1. Ability to work autonomously in a geographically distributed team.
2. Follow and understand coding best practices and participate in our code review process.
3. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Location

This is a remote position, and the selected candidate will be expected to work from their home office. All qualified candidates will be considered, with preference for candidates based in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.

To Apply

To apply, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter. We offer highly competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. For more information about the Eclipse Foundation, please visit our website at eclipse.org.

The Eclipse Foundation respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and is committed to providing accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate in your email to us.