Software Engineer I - Subsidy Projects (fixed term 24 months)

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 Play a key role in the improvement and innovation of IT solutions within a dynamic agile team delivering high-quality services across key data domains. Contribute to major European initiatives such as SCAILED, supporting responsible AI in the biotech sector, and EuropeAI focused on developing sovereign and trustworthy Generative AI solutions for public administrations. Support the delivery of scalable, compliant, and impactful digital solutions in a multi-stakeholder European environment.

As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the implementation and evolution of applications and platform services and support the integration of new solutions with LNDS’s existing data-centric infrastructures.

You will support continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, focusing on:

· Assisting in automating parts of the software development lifecycle

· Supporting improvements to internal data flows and platform capabilities

· Contributing to technical environments used for data processing, analytics, and AI-related experimentation

You will be part of the Technology team, working in close collaboration with data specialists, AI experts, and governance teams, contributing to projects related to AI, data governance, and digital public infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain software components with guidance from senior team members
• Contribute to the implementation and integration of applications with existing data-centric infrastructures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and internal tooling
• Collaborate within the agile software development team
• Participate in the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, and maintenance
• Apply good software engineering practices, including coding standards, testing, and documentation
• Follow security and privacy-by-design principles with support from the team
• Contribute to issue tracking, debugging, and support activities
• Write and maintain basic technical documentation
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with software, data, and AI technologies

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in software development (including internships, academic, or personal projects)
• Experience in data-related environments is considered an asset Technical competencies
• Experience or familiarity with Python or Node.js
• Basic understanding of backend development (APIs, services, integrations)
• Frontend experience (e.g. React) is considered an asset
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker or similar) is a plus
• Basic understanding of authentication and identity concepts is a plus
• Basic knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
• Exposure to cloud environments is an advantage
• Comfortable working in Linux and git-based environments (or willingness to learn) Professional competencies
• Interest in security and privacy-by-design principles
• Analytical mindset with attention to quality
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team
• Interest in modern software practices and agile ways of working
• Motivation to learn and openness to feedback
• Adaptability and willingness to work on evolving projects
• Fluent in English