Package Description
On Offer:
1. Relocation allowance upon providing receipts
2. Hybrid working model
3. 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket
4. Gym membership discount
5. Participation in pension and health scheme
6. 30 days of holiday
Relocation:
Garching/Munich, Germany, offers a central location in Europe, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Munich Airport being one of the busiest and most well-connected airports in Europe, facilitating easy international travel.
Serco Services GmbH offers relocation support for all candidates eligible to work in the EU that are planning to relocate to Germany and work for ESO.
Job Introduction
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
ESO (European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere) is a leading institution for astronomy research, operating some of the world’s most advanced observatories. With locations in Chile and Germany, ESO provides scientists worldwide with access to cutting-edge instruments and data, enabling them to explore the universe and answer fundamental questions about its origins, evolution, and structure. ESO's missions focus on ensuring the continued operation and enhancement of its astronomical archives, maintaining high-quality data accessibility, and supporting the global scientific community in their research efforts.
On behalf of our customer ESO, we are looking for a Database and Archive Interface Specialist to join our team in Garching, Munich. Your mission will be to manage ESO’s operational databases, including content verification and publication, while developing and maintaining efficient, user-friendly web interfaces for the astronomical community, ensuring easy access to critical data.
Main Responsibilities
Database Content Management:
7. Support ESO staff in the Database Owner role: development and maintenance of database objects, including relevant documentation (tables containing metadata or quality control information from ESO instruments)
8. Ensure the smooth transfer of data between ESO databases in Garching and Chile, regularly checking and synchronizing the content of databases, and developing tools or scripts for consistency checks
9. Oversee and troubleshoot the process of publishing and releasing data and metadata from the ESO Archive to users
10. Prepare special data releases (e.g., instrument commissioning, science verification) that are not publicly accessible
11. Monitor the back-end (Archive) databases for erroneous content and implement approved repairs or corrections
12. Assist ESO IT in troubleshooting database server performance issues
Archive User Interfaces:
13. Support the development and maintenance of the Science Archive web presence, including platforms such as archive.eso.org, support.eso.org, and others
14. Process requirements from various ESO organizational units to improve and update archive user interfaces and web services
15. Design, implement, test, document, and maintain archive web-based and programmatic interfaces for the user community
16. Support the installation and testing of new archive services and tools that interact with databases and provide programmatic access to data
17. Assist with internal and external user inquiries related to accessing archive user interfaces, ensuring data accessibility in line with ESO’s Data Access Policy
18. Publish announcements and news related to Science Archive Interface activities (e.g., data releases, maintenance, downtimes)
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring :
19. At least three years’ of experience working with databases using SQL, including knowledge of inner/outer joins, indexes, constraints, stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization
20. Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, and Javascript
21. At least three years’ of experience with programming languages (e.g. Unix Shell, Python, Perl), and software management fundamentals (version control, configuration control, and documentation)
22. Experience with NoSQL databases and Virtual Observatory standards is an asset
23. Familiarity with SAP ASE, Microsoft SQL Server, and other database management systems
24. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external users
25. Ability to work largely unsupervised and manage tasks independently while contributing to team efforts
26. Fluent in English
Nice to have:
27. Experience in managing astronomical data in FITS format
28. Knowledge of database performance tuning and troubleshooting
29. Familiarity with tools for web-based data access and interface development
All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
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Database and Archive Interface Specialist
30. Job Reference G024/ESO/10345
31. Contract Type Permanent
32. Closing Date 06 February, 2025
33. Job Category Satellite & Space Engineering & Science
34. Location Garching, Munich, Germany
35. Posted on 27 December, 2024
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