Platform Engineer (RCS-SIS-TSLD)

Introduction:

You will support development teams and ensure reliable operation of Open Science core services such as INSPIRE SCOAP3 and CERN Analysis Preservation by delivering modern platform tooling automation observability and infrastructure. This role combines hands on service operations with close collaboration with developers and the fast evaluation of new technologies.

Functions:

• Support development teams with best practices deployment models observability and platform tooling to ensure smooth integration and reliable production operations.
• Provide and maintain developer tooling (templates automation scripts CI/CD workflows development environments platform services) to streamline development testing and deployment.
• Operate and improve production services (INSPIRE CAP SCOAP³ and related systems) ensuring reliability performance scalability and security; participate in monitoring incident response and service lifecycle management.
• Lead and contribute to postmortems conducting structured incident analysis identifying root causes defining actions and driving reliability improvements.
• Design and automate platform components including Kubernetes resources GitOps workflows Helm/Kustomize configurations and infrastructure-as-code environments to improve reproducibility and reduce operational overhead.
• Prototype and evaluate new technologies (cloud-native tooling operators observability stacks AI-related infrastructure) and integrate them when beneficial.
• Enhance developer experience by improving documentation automation self-service capabilities and platform usability.

Qualifications :

Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• Expertise with GitOps and ArgoCD.
• Kustomize and Helm (chart development/maintenance).
• Git proficiency and GitHub repo/organization management.
• Operation of medium-to-large production Kubernetes clusters.
• Grafana dashboard creation and maintenance.
• OpenSearch for logs (indices templates).
• HAproxy/Kubernetes ingress (stick tables rate-limiting traffic shaping).
• AI infrastructure: mCP servers model serving ML workflows (Kubeflow) vector databases embedding services model management.

Technical competencies:

• Administration of computing systems: Operating medium-to-large Kubernetes clusters using GitOps (ArgoCD/Kustomize).
• Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures: Automating CI/CD pipelines (Git Helm).
• Installation operation and maintenance (preventive and corrective) of computing systems: Operating observability and ingress systems (Grafana/OpenSearch/HAProxy).
• Knowledge of system configuration tools: Defining and maintaining configurations with Helm Kustomize and IaC.
• Development of system software (drivers system configuration and monitoring etc.): AI infrastructure operations (MCP model serving Kubeflow vector DB).

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating Effectively: expressing opinions ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
• Solving Problems: testing solutions for long-term suitability cross-checking with all concerned before implementation.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Learning and Sharing Knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English with a commitment to learn French.

Additional Information :

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs 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.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 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

Job reference: RCS-SIS-TSLD

Field of work: Software Engineering and IT

Benchmark Job Title: Computing Engineer

Global Benefits

• 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 CERNs 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.

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Every 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract