(Senior) Full-stack Developer ( )

OKAPI : Orbits; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space technology firm in Munich seeks a skilled developer focused on building intuitive web applications and APIs for satellite operations. You will design user interfaces and implement service integrations to create reliable user experiences. Success in this role requires hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, strong MongoDB skills, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The company provides a flat hierarchy, flexible hours, and benefits like training budgets and corporate perks.

Leistungen

Flat hierarchy

Flexible hours

Training budget

Corporate benefits like BahnCard

Free office drinks

Monthly company lunch

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or formal IT specialist training.
• Several years of hands‑on experience building production‑grade applications with TypeScript.
• Strong MongoDB expertise: schema design, data modeling, indexing, aggregation, and performance optimization.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web frontends using APIs.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to develop user-centric software solutions.
• Ensure code quality, automated testing, and adherence to development standards.

Kenntnisse

JavaScript fundamentals

TypeScript

MongoDB

RESTful API design

Git-based workflows

Debugging complex issues

Clean, maintainable code

Good English communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

APIs

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Your mission is to develop and maintain intuitive high-performance web applications and APIs that provide seamless access to OKAPI: Orbits end-to-end solutions across Mission Design, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Traffic Management (STM), Flight Dynamics (FD) and Space Traffic Coordination (STC) supporting the entire lifecycle of satellite operators.

You design and implement elegant user interfaces and robust service integrations that connect complex space-data pipelines with an accessible reliable user experience.

You work on the systems that enable satellite operators and space agencies to visualize, plan, and manage their missions efficiently in an increasingly dynamic orbital environment.

Research shows that women are less likely than men to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. Please know that if its your case but you are passionate about space technology building reliable software and contributing to a more sustainable space environment we strongly encourage you to apply.

OKAPI: Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity as research consistently shows that heterogeneous teams achieve higher performance and drive innovation.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain scalable web frontends using and -based APIs
• Implement and optimize user-friendly high-performance and secure web applications for satellite operators and space agencies
• Design and maintain interfaces between frontend API and microservices including authentication, authorization and data flow management
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to translate complex domain requirements into user-centric software solutions
• Take ownership of frontend architecture, performance, usability and maintainability
• Plan and document implementation steps from technical design to production deployment
• Ensure code quality, automated testing and adherence to security and development standards
• Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD pipelines monitoring and automation to support reliable and continuous delivery
• Analyze and resolve complex issues across frontend API and data layers with a focus on reliability and user experience
• Work in small interdisciplinary teams bringing your full-stack expertise into cross-functional projects

Your profile

Must-haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or formal IT specialist training
• Several years of hands‑on experience building production‑grade applications with and TypeScript
• Deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming and modern ECMAScript features
• Strong MongoDB expertise: schema design, data modeling, indexing, aggregation and performance optimization in high‑load systems
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration including authentication, authorization and versioning
• Familiarity with Git‑based workflows, pull requests and collaborative code reviews
• Proven ability to debug complex issues across frontend, backend and data layers
• Focus on clean, maintainable code, testing and long‑term software reliability
• Proactive communication and team‑oriented mindset, comfortable working in distributed setups
• Good English written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 15 including React Server Components, SSR or ISR for performance‑optimized frontends
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for local development, deployment and scaling of services
• Familiarity with microservice architectures and message‑based communication (e.g. RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Python or Java, particularly for backend or data‑processing pipelines
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab CI) and frontend testing frameworks (Cypress, Vitest, Jest)
• Experience with monitoring and observability (DataDog, Sentry, OpenTelemetry)
• Exposure to 3D visualisation frameworks such as CesiumJS or WebGL libraries
• Interest or experience in the space or aerospace domain
• Experience in mentoring or technical leadership within agile teams

Why us

• Flat hierarchy, small teams, flexible hours
• Onboarding in Braunschweig, afterwards on‑site in Brunswick or hybrid in Brunswick or Munich
• Early ownership, influence on technical direction
• Training budget for continuous development
• Corporate benefits like BahnCard 25/50, bike leasing, German classes via Lingoda
• Join space events and conferences, advocate for sustainable space
• Free office drinks, monthly company lunch, regular after‑work activities

About us

OKAPI: Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end‑to‑end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.

Key Skills

APIs, REST, Spring, SOAP, .NET, React, Node.js, Angular, J2EE, JavaScript, Web Services, Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1