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IBFD (International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation) is the world’s foremost authority on cross-border taxation, established in 1938. Tax practitioners from all over the world rely on IBFD for high-quality and independent tax knowledge and research. As a non-profit foundation, IBFD delivers tax knowledge through publications, training, research, and data. Around 250 employees work in four offices on three continents, from 40 countries, with 700+ external authors and correspondents worldwide.
Our team

We work in Agile teams with a service-oriented architecture and a strong DevOps culture. Applications are being migrated to a Kubernetes cluster. The Tech & Data department includes ~30 full-time employees and external developers in near-shore and offshore arrangements.
Our сurrent Tech Stack:

Java, Git — XML, XSL, XQuery — DTD, Schema, Schematron — REST, OpenAPI, Docker, Kubernetes — RDF, OWL, SPARQL — HTML, CSS, JSON, JavaScript
Requirements

5+ years of experience in Java application development, Git, and IDEs
Experience with microservices, REST, OpenAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes
5+ years of experience in XML content development, including enrichment processes
Significant experience in transforming XML for online presentation: HTML, CSS, DOM, JSON, JavaScript
Strong background in XML content modelling (DTD, Schema) and validation methodologies (Schematron)
Experience with knowledge graphs (RDF, OWL, SPARQL, and related semantic web technologies)
Proficient in developing applications for XML editing tools (XMetaL), conversion processes (XSL, XQuery),
ML-based
enrichment strategies, and prototyping
Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with product, development, UX, and research teams
English — B2+
Responsibilities

Review business and functional requirements and propose technical solutions; describe solutions and supplement with technical diagrams as needed
Collaborate closely with other development team members to ensure proposed solutions are technically feasible and align with the organization’s architecture and infrastructure standards
Develop solutions using the technologies described above; in some cases, assign tasks to offshore developers
Write clear and concise documentation of application features, decisions, and technical constraints
Stay current with the latest research and best practices in content processing, XML, graph technologies, and AI-driven content enrichment; suggest improvements to processes, tools, and the technology landscape
Will be a plus

Experience in academic publishing, standards, citations
Experience with additional publication formats: PDF generation, ePub, Excel,
XML-based
typesetting
Experience with enterprise Content Management Systems (e.g., Alfresco)
Experience with Claude Code or other AI-based programming tooling
Exposure to AI-driven or data-informed thinking related to content development approaches
What we offer:
Access to Tools & Resources:
Well-defined PDP (Personal Development Plan) and PIP (Personal Improvement Plan) policies.
Education Budget:
Dedicated budget for courses, certifications, and professional development
Bintime Academy:
Internal university for professional development
Reliable Infrastructure:
Starlink internet, а generator, and a comfortable workspace to ensure uninterrupted work.
Team Budgets:
Dedicated resources for team initiatives, training, and collaboration.
Medical Insurance:
Coverage within Ukraine.
Mental Health Support:
Access to psychotherapy sessions via Pleso.
Individual English Lessons:
To enhance your language skills.
Work-Life Balance:
Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
Corporate Events:
Regular team-building activities and company events.