Backend Python Engineer (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- contracting
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
For our client in Geneva, we are looking for a Backend Python Engineer to join an international scientific environment and contribute to the development and modernisation of large-scale information platforms.
In this role, you will work on backend services, data pipelines and search technologies that support scientific discovery and open access for researchers worldwide.
As part of the Tools and Services team, you will help evolve platforms that manage scientific publications, research data and digital archives.
- For our client in Geneva, we are looking for a Backend Python Engineer to join an international scientific environment and contribute to the development and modernisation of large-scale information platforms.
- In this role, you will work on backend services, data pipelines and search technologies that support scientific discovery and open access for researchers worldwide.
- University degree in Computer Science or a related field with relevant professional experience
- Strong professional experience in backend development with Python
Key requirements
- University degree in Computer Science or a related field with relevant professional experience
- Strong professional experience in backend development with Python
- Hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask and FastAPI
- Solid experience designing and developing REST APIs
- Strong understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and document databases
- Practical experience with search technologies such as OpenSearch / Elasticsearch , including indexing and relevance tuning
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming, automated testing and software engineering best practices
- Experience with large-scale data processing, metadata-driven systems and data pipelines
- Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools is an advantage
- Knowledge of AI-driven retrieval systems and AI/LLM integrations is a plus
- Familiarity with digital archiving, content management systems or scientific information platforms is an advantage
Application process
- Design and implement robust REST APIs for internal applications, partners and external tools
- Develop and optimise search capabilities using OpenSearch , including indexing strategies and relevance tuning
- Support the integration of AI-driven retrieval solutions and Model Context Protocol services
- Improve data quality through enrichment, deduplication and automated processing workflows
- Contribute to the modernisation of digitisation and archival services
- Support large-scale data migrations while ensuring metadata consistency and quality
- Develop containerised applications and support modern deployment processes
- Implement automated testing, code reviews, monitoring and CI/CD practices
Additional details
- Your focus will be on building scalable backend solutions, improving data processing workflows, enabling AI-driven access to scientific content and ensuring reliable production systems.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
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What salary does Coopers Group AG offer for this role?
Coopers Group AG lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
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