[ES_JOBS_NET] Job vacancy at SOCIB (Balearic Islands) for the Blue-Cloud2026 project

[Juan Gabriel Fernández]

*Name of the position:* Software Engineer for the Blue-Cloud2026 project at
SOCIB
*Type of the contract:* Full-Time job
*Duration of the contract:* Contract linked to the European Union’s Horizon
Europe BlueCloud2026 project

*Object of the contract:*
In the framework of the EU Horizon Blue-Cloud2026 project, SOCIB is
developing a data workflow aiming to produce added value products from
ocean glider missions. The added value products will address scientific
questions from coastal ocean observations along Europe. The workflow will
be implemented within a ‘so called’ Virtual Lab included in the Blue-Cloud
VRE (Virtual Research Environment). The workflow components will spread
across all the added value chain and will include processing toolboxes,
metadata management, standard data format generation and interactive
visualizations. The applicant will also support the integration of the
JERICO e-infrastructure within the BlueCloud system and will ensure the
alignment of the above mentioned data workflow with such as integration
when applicable. In addition, the purpose of the vacancy includes
supporting SOCIB scientists, engineers and data managers to achieve the
above mentioned objectives in the framework of both, the current SOCIB
Strategic Plan 2021-2024, and the recently approved SOCIB Plan 2023-2026
and SOCIB 2023 Plan.

*Tasks and responsibilities:*
 ● Development of the components of the data workflow and implement its
inclusion within the Blue-Cloud Virtual Lab.
 ● Support the design and analysis of the necessary software components and
related architecture.
 ● Generation of documentation required by the Blue-Cloud2026 coordinators
in relation to the tasks in which SOCIB participates.
 ● Support the scientific and technical teams in charge of both glider
operations and data products development, to ensure the BlueCloud2026
requirements are met.
 ● Execute full lifecycle software development with focus on DevOps
paradigms, and thus able to manage and deploy appropriate tools (e.g.
GitLab).
 ● Programme well-designed, testable, efficient code.
 ● Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
 ● Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements
and solutions.
 ● Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
 ● Document and maintain software functionality.
 ● Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems.
 ● Deploy software components and evaluate user feedback.
 ● Comply with project plans and industry standards.
 ● Ensure software is updated with the latest features.
 ● Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them
into operations and activities.

*How to apply:*
Interested applicants should send a CV together with a short cover letter
highlighting their experience and skills related to the position to
Blue-Cloud2026-position1 at socib.es. In case of having published code, please
indicate the URL of the repository where it is located in your email, as
well as the URL of profiles in social networks of programming like github,
bitbucket, stackoverflow. The appointment is until the end of the project
(June 2026) with a salary pending on qualifications and experience.

*More information* here
<https://www.socib.es/files/Job-Offer_Blue-Cloud2027.pdf>.

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*Juan Gabriel Fernández Pineda - **Head of Data Centre*
SOS Division: Data Center
Tel: 971439769 - Fax: 971439979
E-mail: jfernandez at socib.es <mrujula at socib.es>
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