The Role We are looking for Engineer / Developer - Research Assistant - to join our technical team, contributing across multiple business areas according to organizational priorities. Mandatory Requirements Education and Profile: Bachelor's degree (EQF level 6) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Civil, Environmental, other), being programming knowledge mandatory Demonstrated knowledge of Python Experience or knowledge of databases (preferably geospatial) Familiarity with cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Eligibility Requirements (mandatory — Call ALGARVE-FSE+-03600700) The candidate must meet one of the following conditions at the time of hiring: Unemployed and registered with IEFP for at least 3 consecutive months Unemployed and registered with IEFP for at least 2 months, if aged ≤ 29 or ≥ 45 Unemployed and registered with IEFP regardless of duration, if receiving unemployment or RSI benefits; person with disability; single-parent household member; spouse also unemployed; refugee; or other situations as defined in the call notice Person with EQF level 5+ qualification, inactive or unemployed, relocating from a non-low-density to a low-density territory (with supporting documentation) Other unemployed or inactive person with no Social Security records (as employee or self-employed) in the 6 months prior to hiring Additional Requirements Minimum EQF level 6 qualification (bachelor's degree) Availability for 100% on-site work in Faro, Algarve Fluency in English, both spoken and written Preferred Qualifications Experience with web development (React, Node.js, or equivalent) Experience with REST APIs and data pipelines Knowledge of geospatial technologies (GIS, SAR data, image processing) Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or containerization (Docker) Interest in Earth observation, artificial intelligence, or critical infrastructure Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team What We Offer Permanent employment contract (open-ended) Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Work with cutting-edge technologies: AI, Earth Observation, multi-sensor fusion Participation in projects Collaborative work environment in a small, highly qualified team #J-18808-Ljbffr