CERN
Computer Software
BackendSoftwareEngineer-DataProcessingPlatform
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“Backend Software Engineer - Data Processing Platform at CERN. Skills: Data Processing Platform, Backend services, Java, Python. Design mission-critical software components. Develop mission-critical software components”
Industry & Context.
Solving Problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's Degree or equivalent experience, Proven solid experience in software development, Hands-on experience with Python, Practical experience with concurrent programming, Practical experience with multi-threaded programming, Good understanding of distributed systems, Good understanding of JVM internals, Experience applying software quality assurance practices, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Familiarity with automated build workflows, Familiarity with automated test workflows, Familiarity with automated deployment workflows, Experience with cloud-native technologies, Knowledge of programming techniques, Knowledge of design dependable software services, Knowledge of SOLID principles, Knowledge of architecture and design of ICT systems, Knowledge of designing scalable services, Knowledge of designing APIs, Knowledge of identification of emerging ICT technologies, Knowledge of selection of emerging ICT technologies, Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools, Knowledge and application of software life-cycle procedures, Spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Kubernetes experience, Knative experience, Experience with similar framework
What You'll Do.
Design mission-critical software components
Develop mission-critical software components
Maintain mission-critical software components
Conduct technological watch
Evaluate emerging technologies
Collaborate with stakeholders
Support accelerator equipment experts
Support operation crews
Improve platform experience
Optimize platform experience
Improve associated software services
Optimize associated software services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Agile Data Processing team; Stakeholders; End users; Product Owners; Infrastructure providers; Accelerator equipment experts; Physicists; Operation crews
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
At [CERN](http://home.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. 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. 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. Functions: * Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software components for the DPP. * Conduct technological watch and evaluate emerging technologies to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with CERN’s evolving accelerator controls environment. * Collaborate with stakeholders, including end users, Product Owners, and infrastructure providers, to gather requirements and define solutions. * Support accelerator equipment experts, physicists, and operation crews by improving and optimising their experience with the platform and associated software services. ## Qualifications Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field. Experience: * Proven solid experience in software development using Java. * Hands-on experience with Python. * Strong knowledge of the Spring Framework ecosyst
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