- Function title: Software Engineer Assistant
- Reference: NOC-AT-2025-AST/951
- Location: Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties. The EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub is expected to relocate to the Innovation Cluster Paris-Saclay around the year 2028.
- Information about living in Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
- Type of post: Assistant
- Job level: AST4-AST6 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Specialised Technical/Administrative Assistant
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
- Directorate/Service: ATD/INO/CoE - Centre of Expertise Service
- Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
- Competition publication date: 05/06/2025
- Competition closing date: 03/07/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the Aviation Transformation Directorate and the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH), the Innovation Division (INO) plays a key role in advancing European aviation in terms of performance, safety, and sustainability. This effort is marked by integrating research, innovation, and simulation to bridge the gap between research & development and practical application.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Support the design, development, and maintenance of front-end and back-end software systems to ensure high levels of operational availability, safety, and efficiency, under the supervision of senior staff.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Post-secondary education in a relevant domain (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) with minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in software development. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. Experience in full-stack development (front-end and back-end). Experience with Gradle, Linux environments and version control systems (e.g. Git.). Knowledge or understanding of the following domains:o Experience with database (MySQL, H2, PostgreSQL, etc.)
o Experience with Cloud technologies: Azure, Docker, Message brokers (AMQP, Redis, etc.).
o Knowledge of front-end technologies: React.js or equivalent, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, SVG.
o Knowledge of back-end technologies: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful web services, WSDL, XML. Knowledge of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems and experience with EUROCONTROLโs Network Manager systems would be an asset. Technical drafting skills in English. Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships. Problem-solving: You anticipate and solve business issues. Creativity and innovation: You apply new approaches. Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication. Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards. Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become a basic user of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.
The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).
Useful information
Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated. The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of 5 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract. The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post. Internal candidatesIf selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years. The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level. Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications. Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce. Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.