Full Stack Developer (IT-CA-IR- -GRAE) CERN is seeking a motivated software engineer to contribute to the development and operation of its Digital Preservation platform. This platform ensures the long‑term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of digital assets produced at CERN, supporting both scientific and administrative domains.
The successful candidate will join a team responsible for designing, maintaining, and evolving services that guarantee reliable and scalable preservation of data over time.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain web applications using Python on the backend and React on the frontend, and implement new features to support the long‑term preservation of records.
Write, test, and review code to ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate with software engineers and end users to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Document technical solutions and contribute to user and developer documentation.
Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, version control, and agile teamwork.
Profile
Experience with Python and web application development (e.G., using Flask or similar frameworks).
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
Ability to write clear, maintainable code and learn new technologies.
Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with search or indexing technologies, such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.
Exposure to container technologies, such as Docker, and container platforms (e.G., OpenShift).
Experience contributing to or working with open‑source software projects.
Benefits & Contract Details
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week.
Job flexibility: Hybrid.
Job reference: IT-CA-IR- -GRAE.
Field of work: Software Engineering and IT.
Benchmark job: – Computing Engineer.
Monthly stipend between 5,266-5,793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On‑the‑job and formal training including language classes.
Application Requirements
By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in computing science (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Applicants without a university degree are not eligible.
Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
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