Data Engineer (FAP-BC-ENGGRAP)

Are you an experienced and motivated data engineer with a passion for data modeling and modern data architectures

We are currently rebuilding our data platform from the ground up and were looking for someone who can help shape its future. If youre at ease designing and implementing robust data pipelines optimising database queries integrating diverse data sources and configuring messaging / event-driven systems then this is your opportunity.

Join an agile team of talented software developers and contribute to application software for CERNs Corporate Information Systems.

Your responsibilities :

• Collaborate in the design and implementation of a data hub using modern open-source technologies.
• Be responsible for data hub development work packages from design to implementation.
• Design implement and test data pipelines for data ingestion and data transformation across streaming and batch data flows.
• Develop data models and architectures; convert data into relevant datamarts.
• Participate in and lead cross-team technical initiatives and deliver proof of concepts demonstrating product feasibility.
• Maintain and improve group-wide high standards and guidelines of software engineering practices.
• Identify areas of improvement in the technology landscape of the group and recommend solutions.

Your profile :

Skills :

Eligibility criteria :

a Masters degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;

Additional Information :

Job closing date : 04.01.2026 at 23 : 59 CET .

Contract duration : 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours : 40 hours per week

Job flexibility : Hybrid

Target start date : 01-March-2026

This position involves :

Job reference : FAP-BC-ENGGRAP

Field of work : Software Engineering and IT

Benchmark job : 200020 - Computing Engineer

What we offer

About us

At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the worlds 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. Find out more on .

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Apache Hive,S3,Hadoop,Redshift,Spark,AWS,Apache Pig,NoSQL,Big Data,Data Warehouse,Kafka,Scala

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1