Internship Web Development: static website creation, management and automation

Le descriptif de l’offre ci-dessous est en Anglais

Niveau de diplôme exigé : Bac + 4 ou équivalent

Fonction : Stagiaire de l'ingénierie

A propos du centre ou de la direction fonctionnelle

The Inria center at the University of Rennes is one of eight Inria centers and has more than thirty research teams. The Inria center is a major and recognized player in the field of digital sciences. It is at the heart of a rich ecosystem of R&D and innovation, including highly innovative SMEs, large industrial groups, competitiveness clusters, research and higher education institutions, centers of excellence, and technological research institutes.

Contexte et atouts du poste

OpenViBE is an open-source software designed for brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and real-time neuroscience applications. It provides a platform for the acquisition, processing, and visualization of brain signals and enables communication with third-party applications. OpenViBE is used across a variety of fields, including neuroscience research, rehabilitation, sports, and entertainment. It is a foundational tool for several research teams at Inria, CNRS, and Inserm, and is used in numerous international laboratories.

Mission confiée

As part of this internship, you will participate in the complete redesign of the OpenViBE website, moving from a WordPress system to a lighter, more maintainable solution, such as Material for MkDocs. The main goal is to bring a fresh look to the website while simplifying its management and maintainability through Git version control. You will also be responsible for setting up continuous integration with GitLab to automate the deployment and updates. This internship will allow you to develop skills in managing static websites, automation, and continuous integration, while contributing to an open-source project in a cutting-edge technology field.

Principales activités

Solution Selection: Research and evaluate relevant technologies for creating static sites for open-source projects, selecting the most suitable option.

Revamp of Visual Identity: Design a new visual style guide that harmonizes visual elements, aiming for a cohesive and modern look.

Site Migration: Rebuild the website using the chosen solution to simplify its structure and enhance maintainability.

Production Deployment: Participate in the production deployment process, which includes purchasing and configuring the domain name, managing the hosting and automating the deployment (with Gitlab)

Procedure Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for future maintainers, detailing the processes for managing and updating the site.

 

Compétences

Technical skills:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Continuous Integration, UI Design and technical writing

Optional experience with static site generators

Core skills:

Demonstrating critical thinking, effective communication and curiosity, while showing autonomy in problem-solving

Avantages

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage