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Computing Engineer - Data Storage System

CERNGeneva, SwitzerlandRemote
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:19 Aug 2026Job ID:IT-SD-GSS-2026-197-GRAESynced on:30 Jul 2026
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Overview

Develops CERNBox as an interoperable cloud-storage platform for European research infrastructures. The engineer packages cloud-native services, builds Go backend components and open standards, supports users and validates reliable deployments across on-premises and public clouds.

Department: IT Storage and Data Management

Languages

Required: English or French

Minimum Experience

No minimum listed

Salary

CHF 5,266–5,793 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate backend storage components
  • Package and deploy services with Kubernetes and Helm
  • Implement Open Cloud Mesh support in the Go-based Reva backend
  • Operate services, troubleshoot incidents and support institutional adopters

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering or a related field
  • No more than two years of professional experience since graduation
  • Applicants must not hold a PhD or have held a previous CERN fellow or graduate contract
  • Nationality of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, subject to published ceilings
  • Spoken and written English or French

Skills

Backend DevelopmentCloud-Native EngineeringStorage InteroperabilityLinux AdministrationOpen-Source DevelopmentUser Support

Tools

GoKubernetesHelmLinuxCERNBoxRevaOpen Cloud Mesh

Additional info

  • Hybrid graduate appointment for 24 months, potentially extendable to 36 months
  • Stand-by, night, Sunday or holiday work may be required