Computing Engineer - Data Storage System
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:19 Aug 2026Job ID:IT-SD-GSS-2026-197-GRAESynced on:30 Jul 2026
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