Backend Software Engineer - Data Processing Platform (BE-CSS-DSP-2026-126-LD) — CERN
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 25 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction: You will contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of the Data Processing Platform (DPP), used for both offline and online analysis of accelerator and beam data.
Working within the Agile Data Processing team of the CERN Controls
Software & Services group, you will help build reliable and scalable backend services supporting the control, monitoring and analysis of particle accelerators and equipment.
- Introduction: You will contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of the Data Processing Platform (DPP), used for both offline and online analysis of accelerator and beam data.
- Working within the Agile Data Processing team of the CERN Controls
Application process
- Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures. Behavioural competencies:
- Demonstrating Accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
- Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
- Working in Teams: contributing to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addressing issues.
- Solving Problems: adopting a pragmatic approach; understanding the value of adopting generic rather than gold -plated' technical solutions. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 07.07.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Company and context
- 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.
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
- Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
- Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe.
- We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
- If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive.
- Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!
Additional details
- You will participate in the validation and evolution of the platform architecture, develop production-ready integrations, and contribute to the modernisation of existing services through the migration of legacy systems to the DPP.
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, is highly desirable; familiarity with Knative or similar framework would be considered an asset. Technical competencies:
- Identification and selection of relevant emerging ICT technologies.
- Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures. Behavioural competencies:
- Solving Problems: adopting a pragmatic approach; understanding the value of adopting generic rather than gold -plated' technical solutions.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, is highly desirable; familiarity with Knative or similar framework would be considered an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
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