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Computing Engineer (IT-DB-IMS-2018-64-LD)

Geneva

  • Organization: CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Engineering
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: Closed

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Introduction

Are you an enthusiastic, talented and experienced software engineer, at ease with the latest Java and web technologies? Are you willing to take a major role in the design and implementation of the next generation of cloud applications and infrastructures to be used by the CERN's community? Then join CERN and take part in one of the most incredible scientific experiments in the world!

You will join:

The Database Services (DB) Group, in charge of Java cloud, is responsible for all aspects of the Java platforms design, provision and operation.

The CERN openlab, a unique public-private partnership between CERN and leading ICT companies. Its mission is to accelerate the development of cutting- edge solutions to be used by the worldwide Large Hadron Collider community.

More information on the Database group is at: http://cern.ch/it-dep/db/

More information concerning the CERN openlab partnership at: http://openlab.web.cern.ch

More information on the Department is at: http://cern.ch/it-dep/

Functions

As a Research Cloud Engineer in the CERN openlab, Information Technology (IT) Department, Database Services (DB) Group your main activities will consist of:

  • Research and development of new cloud based infrastructure capable of hosting CERN applications.
  • Collaborate with CERN openlab industry partner (Oracle), present work results in conferences, publish papers explaining your work.
  • Migration of production CERN Java applications to Kubernetes (OpenStack Magnum).
  • Design solutions for cloud based disaster recovery solutions for CERN applications and databases.
  • Encourage adoptions of new cloud based technologies amongst CERN developers.
  • Evaluate security constrains of proposed solutions.
  • Study innovative approaches for Java application Cloud deployment, design and evaluate the use of external providers as means of provisioning CERN applications.
  • Investigate technologies that help improve efficiency of hosting solutions.
  • Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and specific training to peers.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a science discipline (e.g. Physics) with significant computing content or a related field.

 

Experience:

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in following fields:

  • Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration engines with focus on web applications deployments.
  • Practical experience with Java application servers like Oracle Weblogic server or JBoss.
  • Practical knowledge of scripting languages like Python and Bash.

Additional experience in following fields would be an asset:

  • Experience with virtualisation/cloud platforms like OpenStack, VMware.
  • Experience with CERN IT infrastructure components (Puppet, OpenStack, Elasticsearch, Storage).
  • Experience with Java development.
  • Knowledge sharing activities such as: presentations at conferences articles in scientific/technical journals and/or open source projects in the area of Java/web development.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience with configuration tools.

Technical competencies:

  • Knowledge of operating systems: practical knowledge of Linux architecture, software packaging, TCP networking, performance tuning, installation and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Verification and optimisation of ICT architectures and designs: deployment of big software packages like Oracle Weblogic. Design backup and recovery strategies, documentation.
  • Architecture and design of ICT systems: ability to design cloud based architectures for Java application servers.

Behavioural competencies:

  • Demonstrating flexibility: being willing to move from one project/group/department to another; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change.
  • Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
  • Learning and sharing knowledge: proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies; keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.
  • Achieving results: delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.

Language skills:

  • Spoken and written English: ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations.
  • Basic knowledge of French language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States. (https://careers.cern/content/member-states)

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 15.07.2018.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

  • Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
  • Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: IT-DB-IMS-2018-64-LD

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