Software Developer (Flight Data Processing)

• Function title: Software Developer (Flight Data Processing)
• Reference: NOC-MA-2021-FGIV/345
• Location: Maastricht - Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
• Grades: AC 16/18 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Specialist (FG-IV) (16/18 )
• Number of posts: 2
• Duration: 3 Year (s)
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MAAS/ATM/TS - Technical Systems
• Competition publication date: 21/10/2021
• Competition closing date: 02/12/2021 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre , the "Technical Systems" service is responsible for the maintenance, development and improvement of software products which support MUAC in achieving its safety and capacity targets and sustain the growing air traffic demand. It provides also resources to various projects in its area of expertise and maintains technical hardware.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Analyse requirements in close collaboration with users, evaluate, identify and design innovative software solutions to satisfy business needs.
• Validate and implement autonomously software changes and bug fixes including demonstration, documentation and unit testing.
• Analyse the technical and operational problem reports, determine the diagnostics and propose solutions.
• Support the Team Leader in enforcing strong coding standards through code reviews, and high quality software development methodology within the team.
• Manage projects on behalf of the Team Leader.
• Produce software lifecycle documents and contribute to safety and security assessments.
• Propose and implement software changes that aim at improving the FDPS product performance, stability and maintainability.
• Anticipate on business issues; find creative solutions and effective strategies for implementation.
• Train and coach junior members of the software development team.
• Interact with suppliers, task supplier staff allocated to MUAC, draft requirements for outsourced software development and negotiate technical solutions.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of at least 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. IT, Computer Sciences, Business Intelligence, etc).
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency with modern software development (DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Software architecture patterns, Object Oriented design).
• Experience in programming in real-time target platforms, using at least one of the main primary languages such as C/C++, Ada and Java.
• Knowledge of Linux OS and scripting languages (e.g. Ksh, Perl, Python etc…).
• Understanding of middleware and communication protocols.
• The following would be an advantage:

o    Understanding or experience Aviation and/or Air Traffic Management systems
o    Knowledge of Ada programming
o    Knowledge of Agile tools and methodology (Jira, Kanban/Scrum)

• English drafting skills (technical documentation).
• Analytical thinking: applies methodical approach to complex information.
• Problem solving: solves complex problems and provides effective solutions.
• Creativity and innovation: applies new approaches.
• Communication: adapts communication to different situations and audiences.

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• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
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  The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 3 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on the web page: http://jobs.eurocontrol.int/what-we-offer
• EUROCONTROL is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, marital or parental status and sexual orientation.
  In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics.
• Candidates should go to our Jobs website and read the tips on how to apply. Item 1 includes information on the EUROCONTROL competency models (technical & behavioural) – Candidates should refer to the behavioural competency model to know the behaviours expected for the different levels.