Security Software Engineer

Welcome to SSC - Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more. SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future. Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Security Software Engineer (f/m/d) in our Engineering Service team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Security: In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

• Degree in Software Development (Cyber/IT Security preferred), comparable qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Software Architecture, Full-Stack Development, Agile, TDD, CI/CD, REST APIs, OOP, and Containerization.
• Advanced Python skills, including frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, and Flask, and libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, Git, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related frameworks.
• Scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Cybersecurity architecture or vulnerability management experience is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to quickly understand complex topics, technologies, and projects.
• Reliable, discreet, and professional.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very good written and spoken English; German is an advantage.