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The European XFEL will make available X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials research and others. Located in the Hamburg area, Germany, it will comprise scientific instruments for a wide range of experimental techniques. Construction of the European XFEL is underway and its commissioning is scheduled for 2014. The European XFEL GmbH is a non-profit company with DESY as the main shareholder.

For the development and implementation of high end data management systems we invite highly qualified scientists to apply for the position as

Data management software developer (f/m)

The successful candidate will be a member of our DAQ & controls team at the European XFEL.

The position

• participating in defining the requirements for data management systems such as data aggregation, data caching, offline data and metadata handling, remote access to data, etc.
• selection of the software solutions and tools to satisfy the requirements defined
• participating in the development and debugging of prototype and production systems
• participating in the long term support of systems developed and those already in design
• interaction with European XFEL facility users

Requirements

• experience in the management of large data volumes including secure storage, file transfer services and access control
• experience in using Grid based services
• profound knowledge of database systems (schema design, SQL)
• hands-on long term experience of developing and integrating large scale scientific projects
• extensive programming skills (e.g. C, C++, Java, J2EE, scripting, web applications)
• in depth knowledge of software related tools and IDEs (e.g. SVN, Ant, make, Netbeans, Eclipse…)
• an understanding of the need for testing, bug tracing and documentation, and to have used these tools during project development

For additional information contact Chris Youngman (christopher.youngman@xfel.eu)

Reference number

S-023

Duration

This appointment is initially limited to 3 years.

Application

Please apply via e-mail: recruitment@xfel.eu.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organisations in Germany. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
English is working language, knowledge in German is considered an asset.

The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

Deadline for application

30 January 2010