Application Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

• Manage, maintain, support, and upgrade facility applications and collaboration platforms
• Ensure stable and reliable operation of services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution

Engineering and integration:

• Analyse requirements and identify appropriate workflows and tools, aligning with infrastructure, operational, and user needs
• Integrate applications into operational processes and institutional infrastructure
• Design and develop software modules, scripts, and interfaces to enable integration with institutional services
• Contribute to testing, documentation, and maintenance of applications and solutions

User support and continuous improvement:

• Support users in implementing and maintaining workflows and application processes, including training and knowledge transfer
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of application modules and integrations
• Promote the harmonisation, standardisation, and modernisation of applications and processes

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Solid knowledge of Linux
• Experience in planning and implementing upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance activities
• Good understanding of application integration concepts, APIs, and interoperability
• Practical experience with containers, automation tools, and scripting (Python and/or Bash)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and service-oriented approach to work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support users and contribute to training and knowledge transfer
• Profficiency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to have:

• Experience with Redmine, GitLab, Keycloak, Alfresco, Zulip, Booked, LimeSurvey, or comparable platforms administration
• Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery of production services
• Relevant professional experience in systems administration, application administration, DevOps, SRE, or a comparable role

For additional information, please contact Luis Maia (luis.maia@xfel.eu).

Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers.

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
Work-life balance & flexibility

• A family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

Compensation & long-term security

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary range: min. 11/1 with 4,269.64 € - max. 13/6 with 7,025.87 €, the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid tariff table
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month's salary
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

Support from day one

• Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

Learning, wellbeing & community

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform

Reference number: E-419

Duration: This appointment is limited to 2 years.