Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced software solutions for next-generation space missions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems within the space sector, contributing to the design, development and maintenance of high-quality software platforms that support critical operational capabilities.

We are seeking a talented software engineer with strong full stack development experience and a background in developing reliable software solutions within demanding environments such as space, defence, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive or other safety-critical industries.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services using modern programming languages.
• Architect and develop responsive, user-focused frontend applications using modern frameworks.
• Design, manage and optimise databases to ensure performance, reliability and data integrity.
• Build and maintain containerised applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define, design and deliver new capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues across the full technology stack.
• Contribute to Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Support continuous improvement of software engineering processes, tools and practices.

Essential Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years’ experience developing software for mission-critical or high-reliability applications.
• Strong full stack software development experience.
• Extensive object-oriented programming experience using languages such as Java, Python or C++.
• Experience developing modern frontend applications using frameworks such as React.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Technical Skills

Strong experience in several of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Containerisation technologies including Docker, Kubernetes and Docker Compose.
• CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
• SQL databases and data management.
• Git and modern version control workflows.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Software security best practices.
• Space communication standards such as CCSDS or ECSS protocols.
• Ground segment software systems.
• Space data standards such as SCOS-2000 or XTCE.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering environment working on cutting-edge technology within the space sector.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex, mission-critical software systems.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Develop solutions that support future space operations.
• Influence software engineering practices within a growing organisation.
• Work with modern technologies across cloud, software architecture and automation.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working available including 9/75 work pattern.
• Flexible working arrangements around core hours.
• Competitive salary package.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Private healthcare and life insurance benefits.
• Relocation support may be available.
• Opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art engineering environment.

Candidates should already hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance to at least SC level.

 


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