Job offer; Software Developer of Semantic Service Platform for Web, TV and Mobile

Job offer; Software Developer of Semantic Service Platform for Web, TV and
Mobile
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STI International Consultancy and Research GmbH (STI Research), a research
centre based in Innsbruck and Vienna, Austria which contributes to the
international semantic technology community, seeks applications for
a software developer. Both students and graduates are welcome to apply. The
position is available from anytime from May 2011 onward, with an initial
duration of up to 2 years. An extension is also possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the lead development of a
Semantic Service Platform. This platform will provide end clients with
different services where relevant metadata and Web content can be
dynamically found, packaged and delivered in order to augment client
applications. The retrieval and packaging of metadata and content will be
based on semantic technology and rules. A focus will be made on using
available Linked Data endpoints and Web-based media annotations. An open API
will be provided by the platform to many different types of client,
including PC, TV and mobile devices. 
The position hence offers a strong opportunity to apply existing software
development competency with knowledge in semantic and service technologies,
as well as further develop and learn new skills in areas such as Semantic
Web Services, Linked Data and multimedia semantics. 
 
As part of STI Research, the researcher will be part of a young and dynamic
team involved in establishing new niches for semantic technology, including
in television, mobile and Internet of Things. 

The candidate should be a Masters’ student or a graduate in Computer
Science, with proven experience in software development, in particular
server-side platforms, ideally with experience of working with semantic
technology / Linked Data. Additional programming knowledge is desirable in
the following areas: RESTful services, JSON, XML, SPARQL, spatial and
temporal queries, rules-based programming and rule engines. Proficiency in
English and good communication skills are also important.

STI Research offers a dynamic and innovative environment with opportunities
for international collaboration and personal advancement. Salary is based on
the Austrian government research tarif. The preferred workplace is Vienna,
Austria but facilities can also be provided in Innsbruck. The position is
full time and we seek it to be filled by May 2011, and can be funded for
initially up to 2 years with the possibility of extension. 
 
Applicants should e-mail a curriculum vitae with list of software projects,
professional development experience and the names and email addresses of at
least two (academic or professional) references, under the subject of “STI
Software Developer” to:

Dr Lyndon J B Nixon
STI International, Amerlingstrasse 19/35, 1060 Vienna, Austria
lyndon.nixon@sti2.org

Received on Thursday, 5 May 2011 11:53:52 UTC