Introduction
Come and join us where it all began, CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web and the world's largest particle physics laboratory.
As a web developer you will join the Web Team of the CERN Education, Communications & Outreach group starting in Q1 2021.
You will share the web team’s work and take part in design and development sprints for the CERN core websites, web tools and web applications, in a role combining web development and website management.
The main prerequisite is a desire to learn, and an enthusiasm to work as part of the web team. The ideal candidate will be a full-stack web developer with the following competencies:
Technical competencies
- Experience with database/repository design: database management systems (PostgreSQL and MySQL);
- Experience in programming/software development: Python, PHP, Javascript, CSS (SASS) and HTML; experience with Django and ReactJS frameworks would be a plus;
- Experience with software development tools (e.g. PhpStorm, PyCharm, WebStorm etc.);
- Experience with UNIX based environments;
- Experience with Drupal 8 content management system; experience in building and supporting Drupal themes and modules;
- Experience with configuration management: building/maintaining configuration templates & parameters (Openshift and OpenStack); container-based technologies (e.g. Docker) would be a plus.
- Experience with Git version control system.
Behavioral competencies
- Delivering high-quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
- Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them; producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements; testing solutions for long-term suitability, cross-checking with all concerned before implementation.
- Working in teams: contributing to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addressing issues; supporting and acting in accordance with team decisions; accepting joint responsibility for team successes and shortcomings.
- Communicating effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
- Learning and sharing knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
Language competencies
- Good knowledge of English is required (knowledge of French a plus).
How to apply
Candidates could apply either for Junior Fellowship Programme or Senior Applied Fellowship Programme and must meet the eligibility criteria.
Please state that you are applying for the Fellowship: Full-Stack Web Developer for the Web Team in the motivation section of the application form.
Deadline to submit applications: 1 September 2020