Software Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Software Engineer (Production) role at Serco Space Services - Europe Careers . Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. The Difference You Will Make You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping manage spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward. Why Join Serco? Work in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts. Access continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector. Be part of a company that values work-life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission-critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team in developing, enhancing, and maintaining a suite of applications for our cloud-based platforms. Main Responsibilities In this role, you will lead the development of applications and tools that enhance platform management, governance, usability, and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to drive innovation and ensure scalable, high-performance solutions. Your Skills Project Management & Leadership: Experienced in Agile methodologies (Scrum & Kanban), mentoring team members, overseeing consultants and industrial partners' teams System Verification & Validation: Skilled in integration testing, using simulation tools, and developing comprehensive test plans Proficiency in common development languages (Python, Java) for backend development, including data processing, API integration, and system automation Skilled in System Engineering & model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirement management, and high-quality, maintainable software architecture Experience working with Docker for containerized applications and services Good knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (e.g. RedHat), Linux shell scripting Experience in working in international and multidisciplinary teams, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced settings Problem solving & Collaborative spirit: Ability to troubleshoot issues. Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders. Experience working with cross-functional teams ensuring resource optimization and knowledge sharing Expert-level proficiency in English (both written and spoken). French language skill is a plus asset Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field Other Skills And Experience CI/CD Pipelines: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or ArgoCD Kubernetes & Container Orchestration – Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) for deploying and managing scalable applications Scripting & Automation – Experience with Bash, Python, or Go for automating workflows and system tasks Experience in delivering presentations, demos, and technical talks to stakeholders, clients, or internal teams About Serco Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA. We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe. We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more. 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