Enlightening Science European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques. For our IT&Data Management group we are looking for an Application Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

The Position Operations:

Manage, maintain, support, and upgrade facility applications and collaboration platforms
Ensure stable and reliable operation of services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution

Engineering and integration:

Analyse requirements and identify appropriate workflows and tools, aligning with infrastructure, operational, and user needs
Integrate applications into operational processes and institutional infrastructure
Design and develop software modules, scripts, and interfaces to enable integration with institutional services
Contribute to testing, documentation, and maintenance of applications and solutions

User support and continuous improvement:

Support users in implementing and maintaining workflows and application processes, including training and knowledge transfer
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of application modules and integrations
Promote the harmonisation, standardisation, and modernisation of applications and processes Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Solid knowledge of Linux
Experience in planning and implementing upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance activities
Good understanding of application integration concepts, APIs, and interoperability
Practical experience with containers, automation tools, and scripting (Python and/or Bash)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and service-oriented approach to work
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support users and contribute to training and knowledge transfer
Profficiency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to have:

Experience with Redmine, GitLab, Keycloak, Alfresco, Zulip, Booked, LimeSurvey, or comparable platforms administration
Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery of production services
Relevant professional experience in systems administration, application administration, DevOps, SRE, or a comparable role For additional information, please contact Luis Maia (luis.maia@xfel.eu). Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found on our Career Page. Reference Number E-419 Duration This appointment is limited to 2 years. Our offer Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
extensive relocation benefits
generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
Easy and free access to a mental heal

Application Integration Engineer (f/m/d)