[Hiring] Software Developer @Eclipse Foundation

Role Description

The Eclipse Foundation is seeking a Software Developer to support, modernise, and improve the services and tools used by the Eclipse Foundation staff and our open source project teams.

• Develop, maintain, and evolve project-facing systems.
• Work across PHP and Drupal to support the Project Management Infrastructure (PMI).
• Use Python to automate internal processes and data-related tasks.
• Contribute to Java and JavaScript-based services that support project governance.
• Stabilise existing systems, reduce technical debt, and incrementally modernise services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve software that supports Eclipse open source projects.
• Maintain and evolve the Project Management Infrastructure (PMI) built on PHP and Drupal.
• Develop, maintain, and improve project-related services and tooling written in Java and JavaScript, including:
  • ECA validation service
  • Adding and removing committers from Git repositories in support of project governance
• Design and implement automation for internal processes and data-related tasks using Python.
• Refactor and modernise legacy services and scripts to improve code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Reduce manual effort by replacing ad hoc processes with well-designed software and automation.
• Collaborate closely with the Eclipse open source project team to prioritise, design, and deliver improvements.
• Apply secure coding practices aligned with OWASP guidance.
• Write and maintain technical documentation to support ongoing development and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Experience developing and maintaining PHP applications, including Drupal 11.
• Experience working on backend services and scripts using Python, Java, and/or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD systems and how software moves from development to production.
• Experience working with Docker-based development workflows.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or OKD from a development and integration perspective.
• Experience working with MariaDB, including schema design and performance considerations.
• Familiarity with NGINX and web application deployment concepts.
• Experience using logging and monitoring tools to support application reliability.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and collaboration with distributed development teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (Keycloak is a plus).
• Familiarity with profiling, debugging, and performance analysis tools.
• Awareness of accessibility standards.
• Experience migrating or modernising legacy PHP applications to Symfony.
• Exposure to Kubernetes/OKD and Jenkins in a development context.

Work Skills

• Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously in a distributed, remote-first team.
• Pragmatic problem solving with an emphasis on maintainability and long-term value.
• Takes ownership from design through implementation and maintenance.
• Habit of writing helpful documentation and participating in code reviews.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work hours and remote-first culture
• “Corporate Recharge” days and right-to-disconnect policy
• Opportunity to shape the future of open source infrastructure