- Design, develop, test, and maintain a Java-based application used as an online help and technical documentation platform.
- Work extensively with Eclipse IDE, OOP principles, and established Java web technologies.
- Develop and maintain responsive web components using Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML, and XSLT.
- Build, package, and release documentation and application updates using Jenkins CI, GIT, and related tooling.
- Provide technical support and continuous improvement for the Eclipse-based online help system.
- Contribute to the Documentation RAG project by supporting the design and implementation of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation pipelines (e.g., data ingestion, chunking strategies, prompt handling).
- Take ownership of the integration layer between Java‑based platforms and Python‑based RAG services, including API design, authentication, error handling, and performance considerations.
- Develop and maintain supporting services and scripts in Python, following clean coding and testing best practices.
- Assist in evaluating AI/LLM solutions with respect to correctness, performance, and robustness.
Software Developer – Java (Eclipse) and Python (m/f/d)
Advantest • Böblingen
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Full-time
Böblingen
Your duties
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, object-oriented programming, and Eclipse-based development.
- Practical experience with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, XML/XSLT).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), version control (Git), and development on Linux and Windows.
- Willingness and ability to work with Python in the context of AI-enabled tooling and automation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand complex technical environments.
- Very good English communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Good To Have:
- Exposure to AI/LLM-based systems, especially RAG architectures.
- Experience in integrating backend services (e.g., Python services, REST APIs) with Java-based applications.
- Familiarity with modern AI tooling, evaluation methods, or documentation automation.
- Full-stack development experience or prior work on developer tooling platforms.
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