Software Engineer II - AIF (AI Factory) Project (fixed term 24 months)

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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The Luxembourg AI Factory (L-AIF) is part of a European wide initiative (EuroHPC consortium) to enhance the use of high-performance computing (HPCs) in Europe and facilitate the adoption of AI. By magnifying the potential of AI, L-AIF's objective is to support businesses in adopting and implementing AI Solutions tailored to their maturity and needs. This includes access to the Luxembourg HPC – MeluXina-AI – to tailor AI models to small and medium enterprises (SMEs); discovery, access, and brokerage of data for AI model training; as well as compliance checks via its AI and regulatory Sandboxes. In short, L-AIF accompanies SMEs along their journey towards AI innovation. As a Consortium partner, LNDS is participating in this project through its expertise in data management and technical deployment of business solutions. We are therefore looking for a Software Engineer to help us make the L-AIF the one-stop-shop for AI adoption in Luxembourg and promote the country as a trustworthy AI hub in Europe. https://www.aifactory.lu/

Purpose of the job/project

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the implementation and evolution of applications and platform services and support the integration of new solutions with LNDS’s 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 lifecycle
• Improving internal data flows and platform capabilities
• Supporting technical environments used for data processing, analytics, and AI-related experimentation

You will be part of the Technology team, working in close collaboration with data specialists, AI experts, and governance teams across different projects and contribute to high-impact European initiatives in AI, data governance, and digital public infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop, deliver and maintain quality software.
• Contribute to the implementation and integration of applications 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.
• Follow and apply good software engineering practices, including coding standards, testing, and documentation
• Incorporate and promote security and privacy by design practices into your work.
• Contribute to issue tracking, debugging, and support activities together with the team.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for the solutions you contribute to
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with evolving software, data, and AI technologies

Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in software development
• Experience in data-related or research-oriented environments is considered an asset

Technical competencies

• Experience with Python or Node.js. Other languages are considered a plus
• Good knowledge of backend development (APIs, services, integrations)
• Frontend experience with React and Next.js is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Podman)
• Familiarity with authentication and identity protocols such as OIDC, SAML, LDAP/AD, and solutions like Keycloak
• Basic to good knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies
• Familiarity with cloud ecosystems
• Comfortable working in Linux and git-based environments

Professional competencies

• Interest in security- and privacy-by-design principles
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with attention to quality
• Good communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Interest in modern software practices, DevOps, and agile teamwork
• Curious, motivated to learn, and open to feedback
• Adaptable and comfortable working on evolving, long-term-impact projects
• Fluent in English

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.