ERP Engineer

After more than two decades, ESO is embarking on a major transformation to replace its long-standing ERP system with a modern, cloud-based Oracle Fusion platform. This programme will enhance our operational efficiency, agility, and ability to support ESO's mission at the forefront of ground-based astronomy. The transformation will span Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Observatory Operations, impacting the organisation end to end.

To support this journey, we are building a new ERP team and are seeking an experienced ERP Engineer to play a key role in delivering, operating, and continuously improving ESO's ERP platform during this transformational programme and beyond into operations.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on configuring, supporting, and optimising the ERP landscape to ensure it is secure, reliable, and fit for purpose. You will work closely within the ERP Team and with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business requirements into robust system solutions and to support the organisation's transition to, and effective operation of, Oracle Fusion.

The role spans ERP configuration, data management, integrations, AI Agents, system support, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on process efficiency, data quality, and long-term platform sustainability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

Your main tasks include :

ERP Platform & Integrations :

• Design, develop, and maintain interfaces with external systems, including APIs, file import / export processes, and web services;
• Support and maintain ERP integrations to ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity;
• Work closely with ESO IT to manage and support the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring availability, security, performance, and alignment with organisational standards.

Data Management & Migration :

Reporting & Analytics :

Governance, Risk & Compliance :

Training & Support :

Reports to : Head of ERP Team.

Key Competences and Experience :

Qualifications :

Essential educational level

University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Language skills :

The position requires a strong command of the English language. Spanish language skills would be an advantage.

Remuneration and Contract :

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (free of income tax for applicants from ESO member states), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and support to place your child / children in daycare.

Our Salary Structure

ESO's salary structure is based upon a range of career paths which reflect the nature and level of our jobs. Each career path is made up of two or three grades which are used to further reflect experience.

Please follow this attached link for more details https : / / www.eso.org / public / jobs / conditions / intstaff / salary-structure /

ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https : / / www.eso.org / public / jobs / conditions / intstaff / #work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https : / / www.eso.org / public / jobs / conditions / intstaff / #family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.

The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment (https : / / www.eso.org / public / jobs / conditions / ). Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.

Duty Station :

The position is based at the ESO headquarters in Garching bei Muenchen, Germany.

Career Path : V