The Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is an established and financed organization by the Luxembourgish government in November 2022. Our mission is to facilitate and promote the generation of value from public sector data in Luxembourg (and support at the Europe level), aligning with the government's vision to position the country as a leader in the data economy. 

Collaborating closely with public stakeholders and industry partners, we create data spaces to enable efficient and responsible data reuse, playing a vital role in establishing a thriving research and innovation ecosystem. As a provider of services, we support the sharing and reutilization of data for both public and private data partners. 

Additionally, we are committed to becoming a key contributor to the European Data Spaces, outlined in the European Commission's data strategy. By harnessing the potential of data, we aim to accelerate Luxembourg's economic, ecological, and societal transitions in smarter and more sustainable ways.

We are fast growing, from 7 initial employees to 35 in December 2023 and 49 in March 2024. We plan to grow up to 60 by the end of year 2024.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams around Europe on the Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) project, a large-scale initiative that aims to enable access to genomic and related phenotypic and clinical data across Europe. The GDI project is establishing a federated, sustainable, and secure infrastructure to access the data, respecting the privacy and consent of the data providers and users. As part of this project, LNDS oversees deploying European-level operations along a user portal that allows researchers and clinicians to request access and analyse the data. In addition, LNDS needs to deploy a national node that connects the Luxembourg genomes to this European infrastructure, ensuring interoperability and compliance with the standards and policies of the GDI project. You will be part of the Technology and Infrastructure team.

 Senior DevOps Engineer 

Fixed term contract, 24 months 

What you will do 

• You will design, implement, and maintain infrastructure and tools for the GDI project, both at the European and national levels.
• You will configure and manage operational services of the GDI infrastructure.
• You will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the infrastructure and services, following security- and privacy-by-design best practices.
• You will assist in the development and apply high-quality agile software development and deployment practices.
• You will monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to the infrastructure and services.
• You will continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the infrastructure and services, using automation, testing, and feedback mechanisms.
• You will document the infrastructure and services, as well as the processes and procedures for their deployment and operations.
• You will research and evaluate new technologies and solutions that can enhance the GDI project's objectives and capabilities.
• You will represent the LNDS and collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to understand the requirements and expectations of the GDI project and provide technical support and guidance.

Who you are

• You have a BSc or MSc degree in a scientific, technological, or engineering discipline related to computer science, information technology, or computing. 
• You have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience with programming, deployment, and maintenance of web applications, as well as Linux systems and web server administration
• You have experience in implementing change management processes
• You have working knowledge of computer security threats and methods of their prevention.
• You have working knowledge of security- and privacy-by-design principles
• Experience with system administration Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows machines.
• You have a working knowledge of Shell/Bash.
• You have a strong Knowledge of back-end (Python/JavaScript/Java) and front-end-related (HTML/CSS/SASS) programming languages.
• You have proven experience with setting up continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines.
• You have good knowledge of git vcs, git platforms, and IAAS tooling (e.g. Terraform).
• You have experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) and provisioning tools (Ansible).
• You have experience with static page generators (e.g. Jekyll, Hugo).
• You have a working knowledge of authentication protocols like OpenID Connect, SAML or LDAP/AD, and solutions like Keycloak.
• You have experience in profiling, fine-tuning, and optimization of applications
• You have knowledge of cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, or related
• You have good verbal and written communication skills with the abilities to well articulate technical needs and work within an interdisciplinary setting and communicate with external partners
• You are creative, and solution-oriented with good analytical skills and a mindset for quality.
• You have critical thinking, you are adaptable, flexile, and you can accept and manage changes in the workplace.
• You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of one of Luxembourg’s official languages (French, German, or Luxembourgish) is a plus.

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 revolutionize 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. 

Apply now!

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS.

Data Processing:

LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As their Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com