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Software Engineer(P3)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Information Management Section
    • Management, Administration and Finance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.

The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections\:
• Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
• Information Management Section
• Programme Development and International Cooperation Section

 

The Information Management Section is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the mechanisms required to collect, collate and analyse nuclear security related information required for the effective implementation of activities to strengthen the international nuclear security framework. The Section is responsible for maintaining the Incident and Trafficking Database and related information, as well as the system to develop and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans. For this purpose, it liaises with other international organizations and Member States to enhance cooperation in and increase the outreach of nuclear security information. The Section is also responsible for implementing arrangements to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.


Main Purpose

The Software Engineer provides advice and support for computerized solutions aimed at improving business processes and systems to meet organizational needs and also applies technical knowledge to create effective information systems.


Role

The Software Engineer is a\: (1) project manager, initiating, planning, executing and controlling agreed work; (2) developer, performing relevant software engineering disciplines either as a leader or a member of a team; (3) resource for the Section, taking part in various activities as required, such as quality assurance and continuous process improvements.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Assume leadership of software projects. 
  • Carry out requirements analysis and the design of software systems. 
  • Construct software to meet designed solutions, using modern software tools. 
  • Implement software systems, including acceptance testing, user training and the preparation of documentation. 
  • Provide software maintenance and technical support for existing software systems.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name Definition
 
Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
 
Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
 
Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
 
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

 

Functional Competencies

Name Definition
 
Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.
 
Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.
 
Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

 

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Information Technology Application Architecture Knowledge of one or more of the following platforms is desired\: SharePoint 2013, WPF and MS Office Development.
     
Information Technology Computer Programming Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages is desired\: Visual Basic .NET, PHP, Java or C/C
     
Information Technology Database Management Thorough knowledge of relational database management software (e.g. SQL Server) and SQL; knowledge of Windows client/server environments.
     
Information Technology Information Security Strong knowledge of secure coding techniques and information security.
     
Information Technology Project Management Experience in managing software development projects following Project Management methodology such as PMP or Prince2.Knowledge of MS Project.
     
Information Technology Quality Management Experience applying best practices for developing quality products. Experience in an ISO9001 or CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) work environment is desirable.
     
Information Technology Software Engineering Experience in the use of established formal methods and a disciplined approach to software engineering. Experience with agile methods such as SCRUM.
     
Information Technology Web Development Thorough knowledge of web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX; C# and ASP.NET (Web Forms and/or MVC);

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

 

  • University Degree in Software Engineering or a related field (such as information management, electronic engineering or computer science).
  • A minimum of 5 years of working experience in software development.
  • Internationally recognized certification in secure coding techniques for software development is desirable.
  • Internationally recognized certification in Project Management such as PMP or Prince2 is desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $59151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 31705, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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