Scientific Software Engineer — AI & Web for Research

European Spallation Source ERIC; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 + 5 annual leave days

Attractive pension scheme

Preventative healthcare benefits

Relocation support for internationalH

Job summary

The European Spallation Source ERIC invites applications for a Scientific Software Engineer in the Research Software Engineering group. You will develop platforms supporting the scientific user journey, including the ESS User Portal and data management systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers across ESS.

Lead integrations, apply modern software practices, and contribute to AI initiatives within the Science Directorate, enabling world-class research at a cross-border facility in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4-7 years of relevant professional experience in software development.
• Experience developing modern web applications and services.
• Strong programming skills and experience with modern software development practices.
• Experience gathering requirements and working directly with stakeholders and end users.
• Experience designing and implementing integrations between complex software systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical tasks and projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with scientific software, research infrastructures, or data-intensive environments.
• Experience with cloud-based services and distributed systems.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies and their practical application.
• Experience with user-facing platforms, portals, or information management systems.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and container technologies.
• Experience working in international and multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience contributing to open-source software projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems supporting the scientific user journey at ESS.
• Contribute to the development of the ESS User Portal, metadata catalogue, electronic notebook, and related information management systems.
• Gather, analyse, and refine requirements from scientific and technical stakeholders across ESS.
• Design and implement integrations between RSE applications and other ESS services and platforms.
• Apply modern software engineering practices to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions.
• Contribute to technical and process improvements within the SIMS group.
• Participate in AI and Machine Learning initiatives supporting the Science Directorate.
• Collaborate with scientists, software engineers, and international partners to develop innovative solutions for scientific computing and data management.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the team when appropriate.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and technology decisions within the group.

Skills

Web application development

CI/CD

Container technologies

Cloud-based services

Stakeholder collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Docker / container tech

Web frameworks

Job description

The European Spallation Source ERIC invites applications for a Scientific Software Engineer in the Research Software Engineering group. You will develop platforms supporting the scientific user journey, including the ESS User Portal and data management systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers across ESS.

Lead integrations, apply modern software practices, and contribute to AI initiatives within the Science Directorate, enabling world-class research at a cross-border facility in