Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Space

Your new company An innovative and rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of space technology is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Ground Segment Software team. With a mission to tackle the critical issue of orbital debris, this company is shaping the future of sustainable space operations through cutting-edge engineering and international collaboration. Your new role You’ll be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions for mission-critical space projects. Working across the full stack, you’ll build scalable backend services, dynamic user interfaces, and robust databases. You’ll also lead CI/CD pipeline development, container orchestration, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/SCRUM environment. What you’ll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you’ll need: Essential Skills * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. * 5+ years of

real-world experience developing software for mission-critical applications in the space domain or adjacent industries. * 5+ years of full stack development experience. * 5+ years of object-oriented programming experience (preferably in Java, Python, or C++). * 5+ years of experience developing frontend applications with modern frameworks (preferably React). Highly Desirable skills * strong demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: * Containerized applications and container orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose). * CI/CD pipelines tools such as GitLab CI or GitHub Actions. * Proficiency in SQL databases and data management. * Proficiency with Git and version control workflows. * Working in an Agile/SCRUM environment. * Familiarity with CCSDS standards or ECSS data communications protocols. * Schema database formats (SCOS2000 / XTCE, etc) * Working in Ground Segment systems. * Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. *