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Technical Lead & Full Stack Software Engineer (HSE-TS-CS-2025-91-LD), Geneva
Client: CERN
Location: Geneva
Job Category: Other
Job Reference: b031b4194897
Job Views: 1
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
Introduction
Are you a skilled and experienced software engineer looking for your next challenge? Would you like to play a key role in leading and developing software that ensures and enhances safety at CERN? Are you motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a unique working environment at the heart of one of the world's most complex and exciting scientific experiments? Then this opportunity is for you!
Join CERN - the world’s largest particle physics research laboratory - and become part of something extraordinary. Take part!
The Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection (HSE) Unit serves as CERN’s centre of expertise on safety matters, supporting the Organization in implementing CERN’s Safety Policy. You will join the Computing Support (CS) section of HSE’s Transversal Services (TS) group. Within the CS section, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing, integrating, and supporting a wide range of specialized software and systems—such as web applications and databases—related to the activities of the HSE Unit. The team also designs, develops, and maintains CERN’s supervision, control, and data acquisition systems for radiation and environmental protection.
Functions
As a technical lead & software engineer, you will be responsible for developing and supporting web applications and databases that contribute to safety at CERN. This includes applications for personal dosimetry, safety inspections, chemical safety, and the geographical classification of radiological risks. You will also be involved in selecting, integrating, and supporting specialized commercial software used by the HSE Unit across various domains.
In your role, you will:
* Design and implement the architecture of databases and web applications.
* Take the technical lead in development projects, coordinating work with team members and CERN-wide stakeholders.
* Organize and provide support, maintenance, and operation services for existing software or integrated commercial solutions.
* Investigate and resolve operational issues in collaboration with end-users, including safety specialists and IT operations teams.
* Drive performance studies and optimization initiatives.
* Collaborate and share knowledge with highly skilled software engineers within and outside the team.
* Communicate with end-users to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
* Develop procedures and tools to improve software quality, including continuous integration and automated testing.
* Implement system updates to stay aligned with the latest technologies, ensuring synchronization with other teams and compliance with organizational standards.
* Mentor junior developers to support their professional growth and team integration.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:
* Extensive experience in developing and maintaining web applications, including UI design, backend development, and data management.
* Experience in database design.
* Experience in stakeholder management, user support, training, and requirements gathering.
* Proficiency in the software development lifecycle: testing, continuous integration, version control, documentation.
* Experience supervising teammates.
* Knowledge of project management principles.
Technical competencies:
* Knowledge of programming languages and techniques, including Java, Spring Boot, React, REST APIs, testing.
* Designing user experiences and interfaces.
* Database design with Oracle or equivalent, SQL.
* Software testing, diagnosis, and optimization.
* Use of software lifecycle tools and DevOps practices.
Behavioural competencies:
* Achieving results through structured planning and prioritization.
* Continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
* Effective teamwork and communication.
* Flexibility and adaptability to change.
* Autonomous work ethic and initiative.
Language skills:
Proficiency in spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:
CERN values diversity and encourages applications from all Member States and Associate Member States. Applications should be submitted by 04.06.2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Employment Conditions:
* Limited duration contract: 5 years, with possible extension or transition to indefinite.
* 40 hours/week
* Job grade: 6-7
* Job reference: HSE-TS-CS-2025-91-LD
* Benchmark Job Title: Computing Engineer
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