Senior Database Engineer - Remote Opportunity at CERN

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. This remote Senior Database Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex data models that are crucial to CERN's accelerator control systems. You will be responsible for designing and evolving database backends for large-scale, mission-critical applications, primarily utilizing Oracle-based schemas and Java backend services.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement reliable data models ensuring ACID properties for high-performance relational databases.
• Develop and maintain APIs to access and manipulate data using CRUD operations, including interfacing with AI systems.
• Analyze integration requirements across multiple technical domains and design robust solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment.
• Provide technical supervision and mentoring to junior software engineers.
• Support a large user community (500+ users) with day-to-day operational needs.
• Propose and contribute to the evolution of systems under your responsibility.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience developing high-performance relational databases with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in Java software development using Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Knowledge of designing and maintaining high-availability APIs, ideally REST- and gRPC-based.
• Practical experience in PL/SQL is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance practices and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD solutions for building, testing, and deploying software.
• Familiarity with programming techniques and languages.
• Commitment to learn French.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary (tax-free) that increases with relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks of annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance scheme for you and your family.
• Relocation package to assist with moving and settling into your new role.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years with eligibility for indefinite tenure.
• Join a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science and technology.