Software Developer – Infrastructure And Systems Support (Ref. Tec-It-25-8)European Gravitationa[]

Buscojobs; Toscana; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international consortium is seeking a Software Developer in Tuscany, Italy, to design and support backend applications and manage infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, proficiency in Python and Bash, and experience in software development. This position requires on-site presence with a focus on high-quality software solutions and system management.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in software development for backend or infrastructure-related applications.
• Proficiency with Python and/or Bash for scripting and application development.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Understanding of relational databases and API-based architectures.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Proficiency in English.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications including APIs and web services.
• Participate in configuring and maintaining infrastructure components.
• Set up and manage tools for system monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Perform performance tuning and system diagnostics.

Conoscenze

Python

Bash

Linux

Windows

Git

English proficiency

Formazione

Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline

Strumenti

Puppet

Ansible

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Software Developer – Infrastructure and Systems Support (Ref. TEC-IT-25-8)

Job Description

The selected candidate will be part of the team that supports software development, systems, and infrastructure.

About Software Development (Core Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications including APIs, web services, and client/server tools.
• Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Contribute to the evolution of services through continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Ensure high code quality with testing, documentation, and collaborative development practices (e.g., GitLab).

About Systems and Infrastructure Support

• Participate in configuring and maintaining infrastructure components supporting the developed software (e.g., databases, web services).
• Support the development and operation of data ingestion pipelines and automated workflows.
• Assist in managing MS-Windows services (such as AD domain services) as needed for integrated infrastructure support.

About Operations and Monitoring

• Set up and manage tools for system monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Perform performance tuning, availability checks, and system diagnostics.
• Maintain service reliability through automation and preventive maintenance.

Restrictions

• No telecommuting allowed.
• Agencies are acceptable.

Requirements

Essential skills

• Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in software development for backend or infrastructure-related applications.
• Proficiency with Python and/or Bash for scripting and application development.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Understanding of relational databases and API-based architectures.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Proficiency in English.

Other Desired Skills

• Experience with MS-Windows Active Directory Domain management and services.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (e.g., SSO, MFA, token-based auth).
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Puppet or Ansible.
• Experience supporting user environments in research or collaborative scientific computing.

About The Company

EGO is an international consortium, founded by INFN and CNRS, to foster European collaboration in gravitational-wave research. Located in Cascina, near Pisa, Italy, EGO hosts and operates the Virgo gravitational-wave detector, a 3 km-long laser interferometer. The Virgo project involves about 130 institutions with over 800 scientists, engineers, and technicians from France, Italy, the Netherlands, and 13 other European countries.

EGO welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, color, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Application Procedure

Applicants should send their CV, the EGO Application Form, a cover letter, and any reference letters, quoting the reference number of this vacancy.

Contact Info

• E-mail contact: [please specify email]
• Web: [please specify website]

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