Internal Applications Manager (Odoo/IT)

Level of qualifications required: Graduate degree or equivalent

Fonction: Temporary scientific engineer

Level of experience: From 5 to 12 years

Context

Software Heritage is a universal archive of software source code, aiming to collect, preserve for the very long term, and share all publicly available source code, along with its development history (e.g., as stored in version control systems). The Software Heritage archive already contains over 27 billion unique source files and 5 billion commits, retrieved from more than 300 million software development projects. Hosted by the Inria Foundation, the Software Heritage initiative is a completely free and open-source (FOSS) and non-profit project.

Assignment

We are looking for an experienced Internal Applications Manager (Odoo/IT). Their responsibilities will include managing our internal Odoo ERP system and structuring, deploying, and maintaining the internal tools used by our teams (email, note-taking, document sharing, etc.).

The candidate will lead the development and configuration of modules for our internal Odoo ERP system, as well as its day‑to‑day maintenance. They will also be involved in creating our internal IT infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for managing our internal IT, from selecting services to implementing and monitoring them.

Main activities

• Management and development of our Odoo instance (e.g., structuring and maintaining CRM pipelines, setting up simple automations, etc.)
• Deployment and customization of Odoo modules
• Ensuring data quality and consistency in Odoo
• Defining needs and selecting our internal tools (e.g., email, groupware, note‑taking, internal documentation, document sharing, etc.)
• Organization, deployment, and maintenance of these internal tools
• User support and guidance on these tools
• Maintenance of employees' personal devices

Skills

The following skills are expected:

• Proficiency in Odoo and development within it
• Experience managing internal tools
• Good level of English (written and spoken) and strong communication skills
• Autonomy, project management skills, strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Linux

Knowledge and experience with the following will be considered an asset:

• Knowledge of the open-source software ecosystem
• Data centre operations

Benefits package

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities
• Access to vocational training
• Social security coverage

Remuneration

Depending on the degree and professional experience

Defence Security

This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST). Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.

Recruitment Policy

As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a significant interest in and experience with managing internal tools and Odoo. They must have experience administering and using Odoo and managing internal IT.

Participation in existing FOSS projects, in any capacity (developer, community organiser, technical writer, etc.), is a plus.

About Inria

Inria is the French national research institute dedicated to digital science and technology. It employs 2,600 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally run jointly with academic partners, include more than 3,500 scientists and engineers working to meet the challenges of digital technology, often at the interface with other disciplines. The institute also employs numerous talents in over forty different professions. 900 research support staff contribute to the preparation and development of scientific and entrepreneurial projects that have a worldwide impact.