Senior Software Engineer

Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.

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Play a key role in the improvement and innovation of IT solutions in our organisation and be part of a dynamic agile team focused on delivering related high-quality services in the various data domains in our focus.

Purpose of the job/project

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design of applications and the integration of new services with the existing data-centric infrastructures. You will be a key actor of continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, focusing on automating parts of the software development process, internal data flows, and internal tooling. You will be part of the Technology team.

What you will do

• Develop, deliver, and maintain quality software.
• Contribute to application design and integration with existing data-centric infrastructures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation, automating parts of the software development process, internal data flows, and internal tooling.
• Collaborate within the agile software development team, delivering and maintaining quality software as required by the Platform.
• Actively participate in the entire software lifecycle process, including requirements gathering, user story creation, development, continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipeline setup, testing, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement good software development practices, including consistent coding style, quality, and testing.
• Incorporate and promote security and privacy by design practices into your work.
• Assist in technical analysis and design of software solutions.
• Design and provide excellent issue tracking and customer support with the team.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Offer technical expertise to external parties and represent LNDS in meetings, conferences, and gatherings with stakeholders.
• Support more junior colleagues.
• Stay up to date with evolving software technologies.

Who you are

• MSc in a scientific, technological, or engineering discipline related to computer science, information technology, or computing.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in programming, deployment, and maintenance of applications.
• Experience in research or academic settings.
• Strong Experience with Python or Java languages. Other languages are considered as a plus.
• Strong knowledge in multiple technological stacks, covering backend to frontend.
• Strong working knowledge with containerization (Docker, Podman).
• Good working knowledge of authentication protocols like OIDC, SAML or LDAP/AD, and solutions like Keycloak.
• Good knowledge of SQL & noSQL technologies.
• Good knowledge of cloud ecosystems.
• Comfortable working on Linux and git environments daily.
• Working knowledge of security- and privacy-by-design principles.
• Creative, solution-oriented with good analytical skills and a mindset for quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate the technical needs and to work within an interdisciplinary setting and communicate with external partners.
• An interest in state-of-the-art technologies, DevSecOps, and being in an agile environment.
• Critical thinking, adaptable, flexible, and able to accept and manage changes in the workplace.
• Autonomous, attentive to details, ambitious, and curious.
• You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.
• Comfortable working on projects that may not have immediate returns but have the potential to make significant

What we offer

• Dynamic and innovative work environment
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• European recognition and impactful projects
• Shape the future of the data revolution

What sets us apart

The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.

Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.

Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!

Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.