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Entry LevelFull-timePythonReactKubernetesGit
Salary Range
$44,880 - $60,720 /year
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In this role, you will operate, monitor and continuously improve the large-scale workflow management system that processes data for the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. You will oversee central production and validation workflows across a global distributed computing infrastructure, investigating and resolving issues to ensure efficient and reliable data processing. Through this work, you will contribute to the stability and future development of the experiments high-throughput computing operations.
Your responsibilities
• Monitor workflow progress, investigate and triage stuck and failed workflows.
• Adjust the workflow management system to changed needs.
• Setup and configure processing agents and deploy micro-services.
• Maintain, improve, and develop the current workflow management system further.
• Communicate workflow issues and report workflow status at coordination meetings.Your profile
• Knowledge of Linux and shells.
• Knowledge of shell scripting and Python.
• Experience of web technologies, particularly React and FastAPI is a plus.
• Experiences with containers, Kubernetes, git, and continuous integration is a plus.
• Experience with ticketing systems and computing service support is a plus.Skills
• Ability to learn quickly and embrace the devops culture.
• Ability to strive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.Eligibility criteria:
• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Computer Science or Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
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About CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a premier international research institution dedicated to fundamental physics. Established in 1954 near Geneva, Switzerland, CERN brings together scientists from around the world to explore the fundamental nature of the universe. The organization operates as a collaborative hub for cutting-edge research, focusing on particle physics and the development of advanced technologies to support scientific discovery. Its mission is to push the boundaries of human knowledge through large-scale, collaborative experiments. CERN’s primary activities include operating the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, and conducting experiments to investigate the fundamental constituents of matter and the forces that govern them. The organization also develops and shares innovative technologies, such as the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid, which processes and stores vast amounts of experimental data. CERN’s work primarily serves the global scientific community, including physicists, engineers, and researchers, who collaborate on groundbreaking projects aimed at advancing our understanding of the universe. Notable achievements include the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, a milestone in particle physics, and the development of the World Wide Web, originally created to facilitate information sharing among researchers. CERN holds a unique position as a leader in both scientific research and technological innovation, fostering international cooperation and driving progress in fundamental science. Its open-access approach to data and technology ensures that discoveries benefit the broader scientific community and society at large.
