Dessiner en toute liberté | Inkscape - Hiring! Python developer for import extension
- Décembre 2022 -

For the Inkscape project and its users, interoperability with other software packages, both free and commercial, is of high importance. The PLC has decided to hire a developer for the equivalent of 1.5 months (part-time schedule available) to implement importing functionality of a file format for which Inkscape yet lacks proper support. An extension of the project to up to 3 months (with additional compensation) may be granted depending on the success of the first half.
While the Inkscape team consists entirely of volunteers, this will be a paid contractor role.
The work may start between 2023-02-15 and 2023-03-15, and assuming a full-time schedule, will be finished around 2023-05-01. Applications may be submitted until Monday, Jan 9, 2023, 23:59 UTC.
Responsibilities will include:
- Implementing a parser for the file format based on a specification (about 100 pages), which contains a mostly complete EBNF description of the format, in Python (preferably pyparsing)
- Designing and implementing functionality to convert the relevant parts of the abstract syntax tree created in 1) into an Inkscape SVG file.
- Reverse-engineering the later additions to the file format. The extent and prioritization of those items will be decided on based on the candidate's progress.
- Document the format whenever the existing documentation is insufficient or outdated.
- Write unit tests to test the implemented functionality.
Your Profile:
- Strong Python knowledge and experience
- Experience with asynchronous / text based workflows
- Previous (contractual or volunteer) contributions to Free, Open Source Software
- Ideally experience with implementing specifications and/or file formats
Interested?
For more details about the position, candidate requirements and how to apply, please see the link below:
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
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