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Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.\n Introduction\nAre you passionate about building and operating large-scale digital services that connect thousands of users across a worldwide scientific community?\nAs a Computing Engineer in CERN’s IT Department, you will play a key role in delivering and evolving the collaboration and communication services used every day by scientists, engineers and support teams across the Organization. You will help operate critical platforms including email, group management and media services while contributing to the integration of modern cloud and on-premises technologies within CERN’s computing ecosystem.\nWorking within the Collaboration and Engineering Tools team, you will combine software engineering, service operations and infrastructure automation to ensure that essential collaboration services remain secure, scalable and reliable. You’ll have the opportunity to work with technologies ranging from cloud services, web and automation frameworks, data analytics platforms to Kubernetes/OpenShift, Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.\nThis role offers scope for technical leadership, architectural input and service ownership in a complex international environment.\nFunctions\nYou will contribute to the operation, evolution and integration of CERN's collaboration platforms by:\nActing as deputy service manager for CERN's email services and sharing technical ownership of the reliability and evolution of the messaging ecosystem.\nManaging and improving the synchronisation of email identities and attributes across Active Directory, Entra ID and Exchange Online.\nOperating and evolving CERN's distribution groups archive service.\nOperating and evolving the 365 groups provisioning integration to the CERN Computing Resources Portal.\nEnsuring seamless synchronisation of group memberships and associated collaboration services across CERN's computing environment.\nParticipating in strategic projects related to media platforms, video conferencing services and Indico (CERN event management platform).\nContributing to the operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of CERN's communication and collaboration services.\nWorking closely with infrastructure, security and IT service teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.\nAutomating processes and improving service observability, reliability and user experience.\n Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field.\nExperience:\nYou should have experience, or a strong interest in developing expertise, in some of the following areas:\nExperience in software/web application development, ideally with some of the following technologies: c#, .Net, Python, JavaScript, Flask, React.js, PostgreSQL.\nFamiliarity with modern DevOps and infrastructure platforms such as Kubernetes/OpenShift, Puppet or OpenStack.\nExperience designing, deploying or operating reliable production services.\nBackground in addressing scalability, security and reliability challenges in service configuration and delivery.\nAn interest in large-scale collaboration and communication systems serving thousands of users.\nFamiliarity with database and/or data analytics technologies, especially SQL and the ELK stack.\nExperience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:\nOperation of large-scale email and groupware platforms.\nMicrosoft 365, Exchange Online and identity management technologies.\nEmail architectures and protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP, routing, connectors, mailing lists and mailbox services).\nAutomation of cloud and hybrid environments.\nWe welcome applications from candidates with diverse technical backgrounds and international experience, including those who may not meet every listed technology requirement but bring strong engineering foundations, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.\nTechnical competencies:\nKnowledge of programming techniques and languages for software development, scripting, service management and automation (including Powershell, Graph API, Python and C#).\nDevelopment of application software.\nRe-use, refactoring, integration and porting of existing software.\nAdministration of computing systems.\nKnowledge of system configuration tools.\nKnowledge of best practices for implementing ICT security standards and policies.\nBehavioural competencies:\nSolving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.\nAchieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.\nWorking in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.\nManaging Self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen.\nDemonstrating Flexibility: demonstrating openness to new ideas and situations.\nLanguage skills:\nSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.\n Eligibility and closing date:\nDiversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.\nThis vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 11.11.2026 at 23:59 CET.\nEmployment Conditions\nContract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.\nWorking Hours: 40 hours per week\nJob Flexibility: Hybrid\nThis position involves:\nWork during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.\nStand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.\nJob grade: 6-7\nJob reference: IT-CA-CET-2026-210-LD\nField of work: Information Technologies\nBenchmark Job Title: Computing Engineer\nGlobal Benefits\nA competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.\n30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.\nCoverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.\nFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.\nA relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.\nPossibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.\nOverview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!\nAt 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.\nEvery 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.\nIf 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! 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