Web Architect

The Project Support and Administration Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Web Architect to the Information Technology Division. 

The ESS Web includes ESS Intranet and External web plus some microsites. This stretches all the way from the systems strategy to how the end-user interacts with the particular web service, and some of your work tasks will be: 

• Technology choices
• Information / data models
• Systems architecture
• Server configuration and maintenance
• Business analysis / functional requirements gathering
• Translation into technical requirements
• Prototyping to support technology selection
• Solution design and requirements specification
• Development / implementation
• Quality assurance
• Communication back to organisation
• Operation
• Support and maintenance

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in industrial engineering
• Experience developing web strategy and performing business analysis for the web
• Experience describing and implementing business and information systems architectures
• Experience in requirements specification for web projects and dealing with vendors
• Experience in designing and developing open-source software solutions, particularly employing Drupal
• Experience working in a research environment
• Experience working with intranets
• Certified Enterprise Architect
• Expert in the design and development of web-based information systems using open-sourcetoolsets, e.g. Drupal, Joomla and Wordpress (6 years experience).
• Working knowledge in HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL.
• Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite

We truly believe that to enjoy and perform at ESS, you have high integrity, are an enthusiastic committed person with a proactive approach. Further more you are service oriented, customer focused, take initiatives and possess good interpersonal skills.

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, high rate of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. In this growing organisation you will have the possibility to take part in developing new routines and processes. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.
The deadline for applications is 7th June 2015.
The recruitment process is ongoing and the deadline may be shortened. Therefore we recommend that applications be submitted as soon as possible.

For further information regarding the position, please contact HoD division, Helene Björkman, helene.bjorkman[at]esss.se and for further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HRBP, Jessica Kvarnhammar, jessica.kvarnhammar[at]esss.se 

We look forward to receiving your application.