Your responsibilities
Are you a passionate Python Software Engineer looking to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join our high-performance Tools and Services team within the Scientific Information Service Group, where you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with experts at CERN!
What you'll do:
Work with an agile team using top-notch technologies such as Python, Flask, Django, Celery, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch on the back end and ReactJS on the front end;Contribute to developing and operating various services, including INSPIRE, SCOAP3 CERN Analysis Preservation, which serve thousands of users annually;Build high-throughput REST APIs and create state-of-the-art user experiences to support the global research community;Collaborate with the CERN Information Technology department and other prestigious institutions to design, develop, and deploy innovative tools and services;Enhance your skills and grow your expertise by contributing to open-source projects, addressing unique challenges, and seizing exciting opportunities that align with your engineering interests and strengths.Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge
A highly motivated Software Engineer eager to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment;Proficiency in Python programming language, with a solid understanding of its best practices, idioms, and ecosystem;Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing;Knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, and the ability to write efficient and optimized SQL queries;Understanding ElasticSearch or OpenSearch and their use cases;Familiarity with version control systems like Git and experience in collaborating on projects using GitHub or similar platforms;Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new technologies and challenges;Excellent team-player attitude.Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Computer Science (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Applicants without University degree are not eligible.Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.Job closing date: 14.04.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CET.
Job reference: RCS-SIS-TS-2024-14-GRAE
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-July-2024
What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 5119 and 5631 Swiss Francs (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
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