About the opportunity
The SDU eScience Center at the University of Southern Denmark develops and operates large-scale IT infrastructure dedicated to research. As a national leader in supercomputing resources, the center manages UCloud, an advanced private cloud system and core component of the DeiC national system. The cloud team is expanding and looking for a software architect to help design, develop, and maintain high-performance distributed systems, integrate with HPC schedulers like Slurm, and manage the full feature lifecycle from architectural design to deployment.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC
- Research-like environment encouraging innovative solutions and personal growth
- Flexibility with the possibility of remote work combined with on-site collaboration in Odense
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge national supercomputing and cloud infrastructure like UCloud
Who can apply?
- Proven experience in at least two of the following areas: distributed and concurrent systems, SQL databases, software development for HPC environments, experience with Slurm, Kubernetes, or OpenStack, software development using Go, C, or C++, and container/virtualization technology
- Strong background in Linux systems
- Programming skills in languages such as Go, C, C++, or bash
- Proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- MSc or PhD in a relevant field of science or engineering is considered a relevant qualification but is not strictly required
- Experience with DevOps practices is a plus
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 MB, PDF format, without CPR number)
- CV (maximum 5 MB, PDF format, without CPR number)
- Certificate (PDF format, without CPR number)
When to apply
- Date posted: October 14, 2026
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026, at 22:59 UTC
- Starting date: January 15, 2027, or as soon as possible
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates in Adobe PDF format, ensuring no CPR numbers are included
- Submit your application through the online Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal by the October 28, 2026 deadline
Additional information
- Appointments are full-time positions for a limited period of at least 1 year based on candidate profile, with the possibility of extension.
- Candidates are expected to be on-site in Odense despite flexibility and remote work possibilities.
- Employment takes place under the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in Linux systems, containerization, and distributed infrastructure
- Hands-on programming experience with Go, C, or C++ and familiarity with Kubernetes or OpenStack
- Interest in working closely with researchers and scientific communities to advance high-performance computing
What should you think carefully about?
- Fixed-term appointment of at least 1 year with extension possibilities rather than a permanent tenure track role
- Requirement to be based on-site in Odense, Denmark, even though remote work flexibility is offered
- Strict application deadline of October 28, 2026
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for software engineers and cloud specialists aiming to build impactful careers in academic research infrastructure, supercomputing, and scientific software development within a leading European university setting.
Our take
Software architects and cloud engineers with strong Linux, Go, C/C++, or containerization expertise who want to support advanced scientific research should apply before the October 28, 2026 deadline.
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