DevOps Engineer

In the context of the development of future site operations, the Paranal Observatory is preparing operations of the VLT and the ELT. The Integrated Operations Programme builds and implements a process model that delivers high-performance science data through sustainable operations processes. The digital transformation of operations plays a major role in our success and thus makes the DevOps Engineers key players in the engineering team of the programme. Once the programme is successfully executed, the staff will take on responsibilities for the day-to-day DevOps operations at the Paranal Observatory, as well as related improvement projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support operations in an environment with a newly defined set of applications running on modern cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Contribute to the design and development of CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment process, while collaborating with development teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to an exciting project, complying with deliverables on specific due dates and reporting to the Project Management team.
• Monitor application performance, scalability and reliability using monitoring and logging tools.
• Troubleshoot issues in development and production environments and implement the solutions to these issues.

Reports to:

Head of Paranal Software Group.

Key Competences:

Essential competences and experience:

• 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on cloud technology applications and CI/CD pipelines.
• 2 years working on software development and implementation projects.
• 2 years of experience developing backend services in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and application development to automate processes and develop custom solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to analyse complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desirable and considered as an asset would be:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of documentation as code (DaC) tools.
• Experience with Kafka and OpenSearch
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation and administration of Kafka as a stream to support development tools or cloud-native applications.
• Experience in Airflow development and configuration for orchestrating workflows, including deployment using Kubernetes.
• In-depth understanding of container based applications and their challenges.
• Strong knowledge in Bash and Linux systems.

Experience:

Two years of relevant working experience.

Qualifications:

A university degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines, e.g., computer science, software development, or engineering is required.

Language Skills:

ESO is an international organization where the official language is English. The position requires proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and educational benefits, as well as financial help in relocating the candidate's family, where applicable. ESO aims to support its members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life.

The initial contract is for a two-year term subject to medical clearance and successful completion of the probation period with a possibility of indefinite extension following the two years. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience.

For further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/archives/static/jobs/conditions/brochure-lsm-updated-jan2020.pdf

Duty Station:

The duty station will be located at the Vitacura premises in Santiago, with regular visits to the Paranal Observatory. The work schedule consists of five days on duty followed by two days off (5 on and 2 off) at Vitacura, with the option for mobile working within our established framework. The selected candidate will spend up to 30% of their time at Paranal; however, additional time at the Observatory may be required during the first year. The Observatory is situated 120 km south of Antofagasta, Chile, and on-site accommodation is provided.

Career Path:

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Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.

Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/. Your application should be in English and include your curriculum vitae (CV) and a letter of motivation. All interviews will be conducted in English.

Closing date for applications is 20 May 2025.

Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.

ESO Values

An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people.

The ESO values are:

ESO strives for excellence through innovation.

ESO provides outstanding services to its communities.

ESO fosters diversity & inclusion.

ESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.

Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.

Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.

Diversity

ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/sustainability/dei-at-eso/ for further details.

Nationality

No nationality is in principle excluded from employment at ESO, however, non-Chilean applicants to this role must reside in Chile and/or have a pertinent working permit, according to Chilean regulations at the time of their application.

ESO is committed to equal opportunities. The post is equally open to suitably qualified candidates irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.