Data Analytics Infrastructure Engineer; IT-DA-ASM--LD

Job information

Employer:

CERN

Job Reference:

• Operations and development of interactive analytics infrastructure (SWAN, Jupyter Notebooks) through multiple product lifecycle environments.
• Configuration and support of analytics and visualisation solutions and integrations: architecture, evolution, migration, upgrades and patches, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Consultancy, assistance and advice to end users developing analytics use-cases.
• Support Analysis Facilities infrastructure and services.
• Sharing domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and training to peers.

• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Computer Science, other science disciplines or a related field.
• Operating large‑scale production Kubernetes environments.
• Technical and troubleshooting skills with Kubernetes components, web interfaces and data analysis engines and packages (e.g. Apache Spark).
• Dev Ops operations (Linux systems) and configuration management experience in Agile development environments and/or cloud‑native deployments.
• Experience developing and maintaining Python applications, especially web‑based systems (full‑stack).

• Knowledge of database and/or data mining architectures and technologies; familiarity with SQL and interacting with database systems.
• Knowledge of system configuration tools: familiarity with automation tools for infrastructure delivery and management.
• Knowledge of programming techniques and languages:
  Unix shell script and Python programming is required. Java knowledge would be an advantage.
• Administration of computing systems: troubleshooting and monitoring of Linux‑based systems and deployments.

• Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
• Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
• Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.
• Learning and Sharing Knowledge: keeping up to date with developments in one’s field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

• Contract type:
  Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited‑duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
• Working Hours:
  
  40 hours per week.
• Job Flexibility:
  Hybrid.
• This position involves work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization; stand‑by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Job grade: 6‑7.

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Applications should normally reach us no later than 25.05.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission and is an established value of the Organization. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

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.

We foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation and remains central to our mission.