Java Software Developer jobs in Germany

We are looking for talented Software Engineer with demonstrated real-world experience to help us conceptualize, implement and operate our ground segment software platform. As a key member of our team, you'll operationalize, improve and troubleshoot our earth observation (EO) satellite constellation - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide.

• Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems
• Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system
• Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts
• Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments
• Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown
• Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows

• Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving
• Expertise in Software Architecture: Strong understanding and ability to design robust and scalable software solutions.
• Practical experience building a scalable microservice architecture with an emphasis on reliability and availability.
• Advanced programming skills (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging
• University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)
• Fluent in English

• Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
• Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
• Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
• Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company bike via JobRad
• Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area

At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.

• Be part of the solution to climate change
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with very high standards
• Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models
• Competitive salary
• A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.

If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.