Software Engineer (Laboratory Information Management System) (P3)

Software Engineer (Laboratory Information Management System) (P3) – (2025/0403 (017325))

Organization

: SGAS-Quality Management Team

Primary Location

: Austria-Lower Austria-Seibersdorf-IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf

Job Posting

: 2025-08-06, 11:48:53 AM

Closing Date

: 2025-08-27, 9:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Office of Safeguards Analytical Services (SGAS) is responsible for the analysis of inspection samples collected in the field. Located about 45 km south of Vienna in Seibersdorf, SGAS is organized into three sections: the Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML), the Environmental Sample Laboratory (ESL) and the Coordination and Support Section (CSS). The laboratory sections conduct the screening, chemical treatment and measurement of the inspection samples. The Coordination and Support Section provides a variety of key services to the laboratories, as well as managing the network of analytical laboratories. SGAS also manages analytical and inspection activities in a dedicated On-Site Laboratory at the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant in Japan.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Software Engineer (Laboratory Information Management System) contributes to the effective and efficient management of laboratory data by optimizing the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services. The Software Engineer (Laboratory Information Management System) contributes to the design, development, testing, maintenance, and documentation of the LIMS and to the definition and implementation of a coherent IT architecture.

Role

The Software Engineer (Laboratory Information Management System) is: (1) a technical specialist, designing, developing, testing, maintaining and documenting software applications and products in line with best practices; (2) an innovator and prototype developer, exploring how advances in technology can benefit business solutions; (3) a coordinator of the design and implementation of IT related projects; and (4) a team member, contributing to the development and enhancement of IT architecture and infrastructure.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Analyse the business processes supporting safeguards sample analysis, identify process streamlining opportunities, collect and analyse user requirements and translate them into IT solutions.

Define and implement a coherent vision of software development within SGAS and maintain the appropriate IT architecture, including adequate interfaces with other IT applications and security protocols to ensure smooth interactions and integration of SGAS software systems into departmental systems.

Review and evaluate the quality and capability of laboratory IT tools and provide intelligence on how these may be improved.

Provide project management for assigned IT projects and contribute to other projects or initiatives as a team member.

Design, develop, test, maintain and troubleshoot software solutions for LIMS applications, in line with departmental architectural standards.

Ensure that the implemented software solutions meet users’ business needs, operational standards and performance targets, ensure adequate testing and documentation in accordance with the quality assurance system (according to ISO 9001 standard) and in consultation with the laboratory Quality Assurance Manager.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

NameDefinition

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

NameDefinition

Client orientation

Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.

Commitment to continuous process improvement

Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.

Technical/scientific credibility

Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

FunctionNameExpertise Description

Information Technology

Database Development

Proficiency in developing/maintaining relational databases.

Information Technology

Project Management

Proven expertise in managing IT projects.

Information Technology

Software Development

Expertise in designing, developing and maintaining desktop and web-based applications.

Information Technology

Software Engineering

Sound knowledge of end-to-end software engineering processes.

Information Technology

Systems Analysis

Ability to analyse and design solutions based on services.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in software engineering, information technology, computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of practical experience developing web and desktop applications, preferably in information management, data processing and analysis in a scientific environment.
• Demonstrated experience in software engineering processes using disciplined approaches, such as an Agile methodology.
• Experience in C# and VB.NET on .NET Framework and/or .NET 6+ using ASP.NET WebAPI, MVC; Front-end JavaScript development frameworks such as Angular; Desktop Frameworks like WPF; SQL Databases, such as Oracle and MS SQL Server; ORM Frameworks such as NHibernate and Entity Framework.
• Experience in developing software solutions in a laboratory context an asset.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 37493*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.

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