The Nuclear Energy Agency - Software Engineer

Overview

Develop and deploy a modern database and software infrastructure for the NEA Data Bank’s services, particularly its Computer Program Service (CPS).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a secure, efficient software and database infrastructure to streamline code and benchmark distribution.
• Work with NEA colleagues to ensure the effective integration of new software into broader NEA IT infrastructure and facilitate logging and reporting of CPS distribution activities.
• Maintain and monitor relevant Data Bank digital services, interfaces and associated infrastructure, applying modern best practices.
• Re-implement functionality from legacy codebases to other programming languages while ensuring consistency of business logic and system behaviour.
• Assist senior staff with the implementation and maintenance of new API-enabled frameworks for the management of nuclear physics data, nuclear energy experimental data, and other data.
• Develop good working relationships and close contacts across the Agency and Data Bank to understand software and database needs.
• Act as a contact point for scientific software solutions.
• Work closely with Data Bank staff to understand user needs and advise on software and DevOps solutions.
• Report on and present the work of the NEA Data Bank in your area of work to internal and external audiences.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Head of the Data Bank.

Required Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in the field of software development.
• Proven track record of the effective use of CI/CD pipelines, software version control, database administration and containerisation.
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated capability to work across technical fields.
• Knowledge of nuclear engineering, physics, reactor simulation, nuclear data processing or modelling of nuclear systems would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• An university degree in mathematics, computer science, science, engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• An advanced degree would be an advantage but is not required.

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