Software Developer

The Machine Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Software Developer position in the Integrated Control System Division.

Description of division

You will join the Integrated Control System division, which is designing, constructing, commissioning and operating the control systems for the ESS facility. The Control system can be described as the "Central nervous system" of the ESS facility that monitors and controls most of the operational aspects. We cover a wide range of sensing, control and automation technology from highly customized electronics specific for ESS applications to advanced software systems. 

Description of main responsibilities

As a software developer you are expected to design, develop, test, document and maintain software within the Integrated Control System (ICS). Our main development environment consists of Java, Wildfly and PostgreSQL. ICS software includes both open source and in-house developed applications that need to be tailored to work together.

We expect you to be an active member of the development team, working with and taking own initiatives concerning continuous improvements of code, work methodologies and environment.We believe you are a curious and technically minded well-organized person able to cope with a heavy workload, and we expect you to be pro-active and co-operate.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• A Masters’ degree or similar in relevant field
• Two to five years' experience in Software development
• Significant work experience with Java
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Experience with web development
• Experience with distributed version control systems (Git)
• Experience from participating and contributing working using agile ways of working
• Experience working with continuous integration infrastructures
• Experience in control systems software, such as EPICS, would be an advantage
• Experience with C and or C++ programming would be an advantage
• Experience with Python programming would be an advantage

Experience of working in an international environment is preferred and excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite. Having a pragmatic and flexible approach would be necessary to enjoy the work. 

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, fast pace of work, and an international atmosphere with highly skilled personnel. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such an environment and have a personality suited for the challenges it presents. 

Duration & Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

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 or ESS intranet. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through the intranet.

The deadline for applications is 2018-05-20.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process in general, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

For further information regarding the open position, please contact Group Leader for the Control System Software Group, Susanne Regnell, susanne.regnell[at]esss.se. 

For further information regarding the recruitment process for this position, please contact HR Officer, Tina Nilsson, tina.nilsson[at]esss.se.

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Michela Dell'Anno Boulton at +46 46 888 30 72 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Riccardo Bevilacqua +46 46 888 32 28. 

We look forward to receiving your application!