Research and Development Specialist / Data management software (iRODS)
Université du Luxembourg
- Belval, Esch an der Alzette
- Freiberuflich
- Vollzeit
- Deploy, integrate and maintain the open-source data management software iRODS (Integrated Rule-Oriented Data System) within the current LCSB infrastructure
- Link existing tools while ensuring security and compliance to data protection standards (authentication, encryption, key management, logging)
- Propose creative and practical solutions to simplify and automate processes
- Use standard DevSecOps practices for continuous integration and deployment of the solution
- Write and maintaining formal documentation for technical procedures
- Support colleagues in implementation of data management policies
- Join the established iRODS community and attend conferences and training events to support your continuous skill development and improvement
- Contribute to research and developments towards novel IT solutions in research data management, research reproducibility and data protection.
- Support the staff by engaging into periodic trainings on iRODS usage and capabilities
- Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, data science, or another field but with equivalent and proven experience.
- Any higher degree is considered an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of Python
- Proven experience with UNIX / Linux OS administration
- Experience with a tool for provisioning, orchestration, building and deployment of software applications (e.g., Ansible, Docker, Vagrant) is desired
- Experience with software testing (unit, integration, e2e) is considered an asset
- Experience of the source code control process using tools (e.g., git) and continuous integration and deployment
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Strong problem-solving mindset.
- An enthusiastic and motivated team player. Autonomous, dynamic, and curious.
- Willingness to learn and ability to adapt
- Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal title: Research and development specialist
- Job reference: UOL05792
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- A cover letter describing previous project experience (if any) and future interests.
- List of publications, data, infrastructure, software, or other projects
- Description of past experience and future interests
- The name and addresses of three referees (if available)
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