ECMWF is actively seeking a dedicated and driven Cloud Platform Engineer to tackle platform engineering challenges and enhance the monitoring capabilities for deploying applications in the ambit of the Destination Earth Data Bridges project.
As a critical partner delivering the European Commission’s ambitious Destination Earth (DestinE) project, ECMWF’s role encompasses supporting the integration of software within the Data Bridges framework—a complex assembly of software systems hosted across numerous EuroHPC Cloud Computing environments. In this capacity, you will engage with developers producing applications and services to augment the DT warehouse facet of DestinE Data Bridges, focusing on boosting system-level efficacy and monitoring granularity.
Within ECMWF, a collaborative and fervent group is united in their mission to spearhead advancements in numerical weather prediction and, more recently, high-resolution climate simulation. The incumbent will not only apply ECMWF’s well-honed operational procedures but will also oversee the deployment and surveillance of both existing and novel applications across diverse Data Bridge setups. A key expectation is the delivery of innovative solutions aimed at ensuring that heterogeneous software environments maintain superior quality and reliability standards.
The position resides within the Platform Engineering team, which falls under the Application Delivery Section of the Computing Department. The department’s mandate is to furnish a plethora of platforms and services, enabling ECMWF teams to exploit computing resources across different layers like PaaS and SaaS and to consistently roll out applications with various degrees of backing. These deployments aim to meet rigorous quality and reliability benchmarks.
To achieve these objectives, the Section stays at the forefront of innovation in critical domains such as automated systems administration, reliable application deployment and operations, identity and access management, container orchestration, and monitoring—including logging and tracing—alongside PaaS/SaaS application engineering.
This contract is integral to the Delivery Earth initiative and envisions close collaboration with activities in ECMWF Member States and partnerships with ESA and EUMETSAT.
About ECMWF:
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts stands at the forefront of global weather and environmental predictions. As an international organization, ECMWF is committed to providing the global community with advanced weather forecasts essential for addressing the climate crisis. Our operations, which function around-the-clock, focus on medium and long-term forecasts and are supported by one of the world’s most extensive meteorological data archives. The organization thrives on the expertise of its scientists, robust collaboration with 35 Member States and Co-operating States, access to cutting-edge supercomputing facilities, and the leveraging of innovative technologies and machine learning in our endeavors.
ECMWF also harbors a significant alliance with the European Union and oversees the operation and deployment of the EU Copernicus Programme’s Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services. The organization further contributes to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service and engages in High-Performance Computing as well as the creation of digital tools that enhance data and product access in areas such as weather, climate, air quality, and the prediction and monitoring of fires and floods.
Discover more about ECMWF at www.ecmwf.int.
The Destination Earth Initiative:
Commissioned by the European Commission, the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative, which ECMWF is tasked to implement alongside partners ESA and EUMETSAT, envisions the creation of highly detailed Digital Twins of Earth. These dynamic models aim to closely monitor the interaction between environmental change and human activities, enabling the formulation and examination of various scenarios that contribute to sustainable development and support European policies in alignment with the Green Deal. ECMWF is charged with crafting these digital twins, as well as developing the core software required to run them on some of the most potent supercomputers in Europe, those of the European HPC Joint Undertaking. The upcoming phase of DestinE will span from June 2024 to May 2026, with future developments contingent on sustained funding and organizational needs.
For further information on DestinE, please visit https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/destination-earth-destine and https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/what-we-do/environmental-services/destination-earth.
Additional Information:
Position and Remuneration: The selected candidate will join ECMWF at the A2 grade based on the Co-ordinated Organisations’ salary scale. This role is categorized as STF-PS as defined in the ECMWF Staff Regulations, with a comprehensive breakdown of salary scales and allowances accessible on the ECMWF website at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.
Start Date: The prospective start date is set for 01 June 2024.
Contract Duration: The initial contract will last two years, subject to the ongoing DestinE initiative, which is organized into phases. This period covers Phase 2, which extends from June 2024 to June 2026, with the possibility of contract renewal based on program needs and available funding.
Location: The role can be assumed at ECMWF’s locations in either Reading, UK, or Bologna, Italy. Successful applicants will be expected to relocate to the designated duty station. ECMWF has adopted a hybrid work model that accommodates a balance of in-office presence and teleworking, including up to 10 remote working days per month within ECMWF member or co-operating states.
The recruitment process will involve videoconference interviews (MS Team) expected to happen about a month post-application deadline.
Application Details:
Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications online by tapping the ‘apply’ button above. At ECMWF, diversity and inclusion are core values that we embrace. We strive to cultivate a diverse workforce, offering equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, gender, age, marital status, displacement status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity, or cultural background.
We welcome applications from nationals of ECMWF Member States and Co-operating States, as well as from all EU Member States. In light of current global events, Ukrainian nationals are particularly encouraged to apply. Consideration may be given to applications from nationals of other countries under exceptional circumstances.
The ECMWF Member States and Co-operating States include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom