Job Descriptionbr/br/pAre you a motivated computing graduate interested in global scientific infrastructure? Join CERN and contribute to the Computing Resource Information Catalogue (CRIC), a topology service describing computing and storage resources across the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG), which connects over 150 computing centres in 40+ countries supporting particle physics research. /ppCRIC is a key component of the WLCG ecosystem. Built as a modular Django web platform with a plugin-based architecture, it aggregates resource information from multiple sources and provides REST APIs and a web interface used in daily LHC computing operations. /ppYou will join the CERN IT Computing for Experiments group and help evolve CRIC by improving its maintainability, extensibility, and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to work on distributed systems supporting one of the world's largest scientific computing infrastructures. /ppstrongYour responsibilities /strong /pulliContribute to the development and evolution of CRIC, a plugin-based Django platform while also strengthening automation, testing and CI/CD practices. /liliDevelop and operate data ingestion pipelines that collect and validate information from heterogeneous external systems. /liliContribute to deployment and operational workflows for CRIC instances currently managed through Puppet and CERN VM infrastructure. /li /ulpstrongYour profile /strong /pulliYou enjoy building reliable, well-structured software and are curious about how large-scale distributed systems operate. /liliYou are comfortable working in Linux environments and collaborating through Git-based workflows. /liliYou have strong analytical skills and are able to evaluate trade-offs and propose pragmatic technical solutions. /liliYou communicate clearly and enjoy working in an international, multicultural environment. /liliYou are self-motivated, proactive and able to take ownership of technical tasks. /li /ulpuSkills /u /pulliStrong Python programming and Django development experience. /liliProficiency in relational databases and data modelling. /liliGood understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). /liliProficiency in automated testing and Git-based workflows in Linux environments. /liliFamiliarity with service configuration and deployment practices (e.g. configuration management, containerisation). /liliSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ulpuEligibility criteria: /u /pulliYou are a national of a a CERN Member or Associate Member State /a. /liliYou have a professional background in Software Engineering (or a related field) and have either:ullia strongMaster's degree with 2 to 6 years /strong of post-graduation professional experience; /lilior a strongPhD with no more than 3 years /strong of post-graduation professional experience. /li /ul /liliYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /li /ulbrAdditional Informationbr/br/pJob closing date: 16strong. at 23:59 CEST. /strong /ppContract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /ppWorking hours: 40 hours per week /ppJob flexibility: Hybrid /ppTarget start date: 01-July-2026 /ppJob reference: IT-CE-LCG- -GRAP /ppField of work: Software Engineering and IT /ppBenchmark job: - Computing Engineer /p pstrongGlobal Benefits /strong /pulliA monthly stipend between Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. /lili30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. /liliCoverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. /liliFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. /liliA relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. /liliPossibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. /liliOn-the-job and formal training including language classes. /li /ulpstrongOverview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /strong /ppAt 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. /ppEvery 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. /ppIf 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! strongTAKE PART! /strong /ppstrongMore information about us, here: /stronga strongcareers.cern /strong /a /p