DevOps Engineer II - HDAB (Fixed-term) at LNDS (Luxembourg National Data Service)

Esch-sur-Alzette, , Luxembourg -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux Administration, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, Docker, Podman, Ansible, Git, Shell/Bash, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP/AD, Keycloak, Security-by-Design, Privacy-by-Design, Web Application Deployment, Application Optimization

Industry

Data Infrastructure and Analytics

Description

Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions. www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn Purpose of the job / project As a DevOps engineer, you will play a key role in the improvement and innovation of our IT solutions for health data. You will be part of a dynamic agile team that focuses on delivering high quality services to our clients and partners. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with teams around Europe on the Health Data Access Bodies (HDAB) project, a large scale initiative that aims to enable access to health data across Europe for secondary purposes. The HDAB project is establishing a network of trusted entities that can facilitate the access to health data, respecting the privacy and consent of the data providers and users. HDAB-LU: This 4-year project, which started in January 2024, aims to develop and deploy the Health Data Access Body of Luxembourg, which is the national authority responsible for granting access to health data for secondary use as set out in The European Data Governance Act (DGA) and the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Its general objective is to enable Luxembourg to establish and deploy services for its HDAB, at minimum: • processing and management of data access applications, • supporting secure processing of health data by data users, • making sure that they are well integrated in the EHDS, • establishing and aligning with EU standards, and providing cross-border connections for large-scale deployment of HealthData@EU on the basis of the work conducted by the joint action TEHDaS. What you will do • Design, implement and maintain the HDAB and related tools at the European and national levels as part of the NinjaOps team. • Configure and manage the HDAB operational services. • Ensure the HDAB and services are reliable, scalable, and secure, following security- and privacy by-design best practices. • Support the development team with agile software development and deployment practices. • Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the HDAB and services. • Improve the quality and efficiency of the HDAB and services with automation, testing, and feedback mechanisms. • Document the HDAB and services, as well as their deployment and operations processes and procedures. • Research and evaluate new technologies and solutions for the HDAB project's objectives and capabilities • Represent the LNDS and collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to understand the HDAB project's requirements and expectations and provide technical support and guidance. Who you are • MSc in a scientific, technological, or engineering discipline related to computer science, information technology, or computing • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience with programming, deployment, and maintenance of web applications, as well as Linux systems and web servers’ administration • Experience in research environment or projects • Working knowledge of computer security threats and methods of their prevention • Working knowledge of security- and privacy-by-design principles • Experience with system administration Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows machines • Working knowledge in shell/bash • Proven experience with setting up continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines • Good knowledge of git vcs, git platforms and IAAS tooling (e.g. Terraform) • Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) and provisioning tools (Ansible) • Experience with static page generators (e.g. Jekyll, Hugo) • Working knowledge of authentication protocols like OpenID Connect, SAML or LDAP/AD, and solutions like Keycloak • Experience in profiling, fine-tuning and optimization of applications • Good verbal and written communication skills with the abilities to well articulate the technical needs and to work within an interdisciplinary setting and communicate with external partners • Creative, solution oriented with good analytical skills and a mindset for quality • You have critical thinking, you are adaptable, flexible and you are able to accept and manage changes in the workplace • You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness • Excellent communication skills in English • Working knowledge of one of Luxembourg’s official languages (French, German or Luxembourgish) is a plus About us What we offer Dynamic and innovative work environment Collaboration with diverse stakeholders Inclusive and diverse culture European recognition and impactful projects Shape the future of the data revolution What sets us apart The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere. Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics. Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy! Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution. Apply now! Information for Recruitment Agencies: LNDS as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between LNDS and a third party. LNDS is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Data Processing: LNDS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. LNDS complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that LNDS is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As LNDS's Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider, Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of LNDS. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com Pay Transparency: The full‑time base salary range for this position is shown at the top of the job advertisement or is discussed with the LNDS Talent Acquisition team early in the process. The final offer will depend on several factors, including: • the scope, complexity, responsibilities, and requirements of the role, and • your individual profile, such as your education or qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills, and relevant experience. If you do not meet all the role requirements or if you significantly exceed them, the final salary offered may fall below or above the stated range. In addition to your base salary, you may also be eligible for other rewards and benefits, including a competitive performance‑based bonus. Eligibility depends on LNDS policies and the terms outlined in your employment contract.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain IT solutions for the Health Data Access Body (HDAB) to enable secure health data access across Europe. Ensure services are reliable, scalable, and secure while supporting agile software development and deployment practices.