Software Engineer (Full-stack Angular/Java developer)

• Function title: Software Engineer (Full-stack Angular/Java developer)
• Reference: NOC-MA-2021-AST/374
• Location: Maastricht - Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Grades for publication: AST4-5 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Type of post: Assistant (AST1-AST9 )
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 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: 25/11/2021
• Competition closing date: 06/01/2022 (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. The service provides resources to various projects in its area of expertise and maintains technical hardware. 

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Design and develop software (Java/Angular2+/TypeScript) to maintain and improve the operational information and operational monitoring, and control applications. This includes:
• analysing technical and operational problem reports to determine the solutions and to fix the problems;
• analysing change requests resulting in lifecycle document changes, safety assessment, test scoping and effort estimation;
• planning and implementing changes and bug fixes including demonstration, documentation and unit testing in accordance with the SCRUM methodology.
• analysing system performance to identify potential shortcomings and to propose solution.
• Support the users of the relevant products by delivering training, presentations and providing advice and documentation.
• Act as back-up product owner (within the team) of other products based on the same technology stack.
• Support other product owners (including other teams) with code reviews and relevant advice.
• Foster modern software engineering tools by using tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, etc.
• Participate to projects, work packages, studies whenever required.
• Establish, maintain and adhere to processes that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT systems within the scope and to standards defined in applicable security policies.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Post-secondary education in a relevant area (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.). A relevant Bachelor’s degree would be an asset.
• Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience to perform the advertised responsibilities. 
• Experience in developing and designing software using Java and Spring Boot in the back-end, and JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, HTML5 and a framework (preferably Angular) in the front-end.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• The following would be an advantage:
  • Knowledge of Ada, C or C++.
  • Knowledge of MySQL and Hibernate.
  • Experience with Jira and Git/Bitbucket.
  • Understanding / experience with the SCRUM methodology.
  • Experience with modern service oriented architectures & middleware; message brokers, containers, API integration, data distribution, etc.
  • Understanding of Air Traffic Management systems
• Knowledge of DevOps pipelines.
• Technical writing skills (English).
• Communication: Fosters two-way communication. (L2)
• Analytical Thinking: Analyses information and Identifies relationships. (L2)
• Teamwork: Fosters teamwork. (L2)
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and solves business issues. (L2)
• Quality Focus: Sets and fosters high quality standards. 
• 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.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/C2.
  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.
• This is an appointment for a determined period of 5 Year (s). It could be extended up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the external candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates appointed to an established post or for an undetermined period: If successful, the staff member will be appointed under the conditions set out above, while maintaining the previous terms of employment regarding his/her appointment (whether for an undetermined period or to an established post). At the end of the period of  employment as mentioned above, if the assignment to this post is not extended or its duties do not become of a lasting nature, the staff member will, in accordance with the service regulations, be transferred to another post corresponding to his/her last type of post, grade and function group.
• Internal candidates appointed for determined period: If successful, the person will continue his/her current type of appointment if compliant with duration limits laid down in Annex Xb of the Staff Regulations/General Conditions of Employment.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade in the function group and to the type of post indicated in the vacancy notice, or, if a group of grades has been published, in principle at the basic grade.
• 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. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should 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.