Software Developer (Java & Angular) (BE-GM-APC-2026-151-GRAP)

Job Description

Drive the modernisation of CERN's Geodetic Metrology data management system, migrating legacy Oracle APEX/PL/SQL applications to a Java/Spring Boot and Angular platform, while leading the redesign of a mission-critical application for CERN's Accelerator Complex.

Your responsibilities

• Analyse Oracle APEX pages, processes and PL/SQL packages to understand business workflows and data dependencies.
• Implement Spring Boot REST APIs and Angular Frontend.
• Write automated tests and apply software quality practices.
• Participate in the whole software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing), following a modern agile approach to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Interact with the end-users of the services to understand their needs and help translate those into appropriate software solutions.
• Build strong partnerships with IT and multidisciplinary teams across CERN to ensure the delivery of reliable, maintainable, and scalable software solutions aligned with current needs and future strategic goals.
• This role includes team supervision responsibilities.

More information here.

Your profile

• Proven experience in designing and developing software applications using Java technologies and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Practical experience with concurrent and multithreaded programming.
• Experience applying software quality assurance practices and using related tools (code review, preparing tests, deliver high quality documentation, unit tests, clean code, sonarqube).
• Experience in ICT systems architecture and design, including the design of scalable services and APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Oracle APEX would be an asset.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Spring framework ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of relational database systems, particularly Oracle Database, including proficiency in PL/SQL.
• Ability to design reliable software services following SOLID principles or similar best practices.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools, methodologies, and procedures.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work on time and meet expectations.
• Contributes to a positive team environment through an optimistic and constructive attitude while proactively addressing issues.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Software Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 06.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Target start date: 01-November-2026

Job reference: BE-GM-APC-2026-151-GRAP

Field of work: Information Technologies

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

Global Benefits

• A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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