Cloud Enablement Team Member

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading scientific research institution established in 195

• It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics. CERN employs over 2,500 staff members and collaborates with thousands of scientists from around the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. The organization operates in multiple countries and is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of science and technology, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration.

Job Overview:
The position within CERN's Cloud Enablement Team focuses on the efficient and responsible use of public cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Azure. The role involves a blend of software development, data analysis, and cloud operations, aimed at building tools and insights that help teams utilize cloud services effectively. The successful candidate will engage in hands-on automation, cost monitoring, and reporting for real production workloads, gaining valuable experience in multi-cloud environments while developing engineering and analytical skills in a collaborative international setting. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy creating practical solutions, and are motivated by tackling real-world cloud challenges at scale.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include developing and maintaining scripts and automation that interact with public cloud APIs to support cost control, budgets, and alerts. The candidate will collect, process, and analyze cloud usage and billing data to provide actionable cost insights. Additionally, they will build and operate dashboards and reports for monitoring cloud costs, forecasting, and detecting anomalies. The role also involves defining and enforcing cloud resource tagging and cost attribution practices across various projects and providers. Supporting day-to-day FinOps operations, including monitoring spending, investigating anomalies, and assisting project teams, is also a key responsibility. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing regarding cloud cost management and best practices.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience with at least one public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Familiarity with native cost management tools in these platforms, such as budgets, cost explorer, and billing exports, is advantageous. Experience with FinOps methodologies and data-driven decision-making for cloud consumption is also a plus. The role requires proficiency in writing scripts or small applications for automation, data processing, or analysis, as well as programming or scripting experience in languages like Python or similar. An analytical mindset and an interest in working with usage, billing, or operational data are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary, international team and communicate clearly.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State and possess a professional background in Computer Science or a related field. They should have either a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. It is important that the candidate has never held a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Experience:
The position requires a professional background that includes either a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of relevant experience or a PhD with up to 3 years of experience. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate can effectively contribute to the team's objectives and handle the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to learning French. This bilingual capability will enhance communication within the diverse international team at CERN.

Additional Notes:
The job closing date is set for 31.03.2026 at 23:59 CEST. The contract duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 36 months. The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week and offers hybrid working flexibility. The target start date for this role is 01-June-202

• The position may involve stand-by duty as required by the organization's needs, including work during nights, Sundays, and official holidays. The job reference is IT-CD-CLI-2026-52-GRAP, and it falls under the field of Software Engineering and IT, benchmarked as job 200020 - Computing Engineer. Compensation includes a monthly stipend ranging from 6372 to 7004 Swiss Francs, which is tax-free, along with 30 days of paid leave per year, comprehensive health insurance coverage, family allowances, a relocation package, and opportunities for on-the-job and formal training, including language classes.