The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a “Big Science” project that aims to be the most powerful neutron source in the world when it is fully operational in 2028. It will enable scientists to study the structure and behavior of matter at the atomic level, opening new possibilities for research and innovation in material science.
ESS invites applications for two Software Engineer positions at the Data Management and Software Centre (DMSC) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The DMSC is tasked with the mission of assisting users of ESS with all their scientific computing needs. This includes computing hardware, data acquisition, data analysis, modelling and simulation tools for the experiment planning and analysis phases.
About the team

The Software Engineer will be part of the Experiment Control and Data Curation (ECDC) group at DMSC. The team is responsible for producing the tools used by scientists to carry out their cutting-edge experiments, utilising the capabilities of our next generation neutron facility.
The tasks and responsibilities of the team include but are not limited to:

• Building and supporting the whole software data acquisition chain that users will be relying on to carry out their experiments.
• Streamlining the user experience so the scientists can focus on their scientific goals.
• Supporting scientists using ESS with their data acquisition needs.
• Contributing to our CI/CD system to keep improving our software quality.

About the role
As the successful candidate you will, together with the team:

• Define, implement and support the Apache Kafka-based data acquisition pipeline.
• Develop and support our CI/CD framework and deployment systems.
• Develop software within the ESS software framework to deliver a system that gives access to the full scientific capabilities of ESS.
• Support visiting scientists and ESS staff in using the whole data acquisition chain and the experiment control framework.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the ESS and other facilities world-wide.

The candidate will work on-site in Copenhagen, but will be required to visit the ESS site in Lund, Sweden, on a regular basis.
This is a permanent position with three months’ probationary period, and is to be filled as soon as practically possible.
About you
The role requires substantial programming experience in C++ and/or Python. We consider it a bonus if you have experience within some of these areas:

• Collection, processing or analysis of data.
• Data streaming or message broker systems, such as Apache Kafka.
• Building, testing and deploying software using CI/CD tools.
• Ability to work efficiently on Linux operating systems.

To thrive in this role, we believe that you enjoy communicating and collaborating with people of various backgrounds and areas of expertise. Working as part of a larger team or collaboration is something you appreciate, whilst you also have the ability to take initiatives independently. You enjoy finding new solutions, and it is important to you to plan and organise your work.
What can we offer?
We are located in new offices in Kongens Lyngby in northern Copenhagen. For those not already familiar with “Wonderful Copenhagen”, see www.visitcopenhagen.com. For applicants not already living in Denmark, you can find more information here: www.europeanspallationsource.se/living-working-scandinavia/denmark
Our work environment is exciting, challenging and fast moving. We can offer you passionate and highly skilled colleagues, who take great pride in designing and building a world leading facility for materials research. DMSC has a growing team of 40 staff and at the site in Lund there are a further 500 colleagues - with a total of almost 60 nationalities. At DMSC this international team has created a friendly, open and collaborative atmosphere with regular activities and get-togethers.
Benefits include:

• 25+5 days of annual leave as well as more than 5 days of public holidays and company days off
• Attractive pension program, preventative healthcare benefit etc.
• Focus on work life balance
• Where applicable, relocation support and allowances may also be available
  
  

How to apply
Please provide your CV and cover letter in English . Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website. The last day to apply is 13 September, 2024 but we will review applications continuously.
For further information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/page/hiring-process or contact Recruitment Officer Åsa Ander, asa.ander@ess.eu
For further information regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Fredrik Bolmsten, fredrik.bolmsten@ess.eu
We look forward to receiving your application soon!

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