(Senior) Full-stack Developer (Next.js / Node.js)

OKAPI: Orbits; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading space technology company in Barcelona is seeking a skilled developer to design and maintain high-performance web applications and APIs. You will work closely with scientists and engineers, utilizing modern technologies like React.js and Node.js to improve satellite operations. The ideal candidate has a background in Computer Science and experience with MongoDB and RESTful APIs. A passion for space technology and strong communication skills are highly valued.

Servicios

Flexible hours

Training budget

Corporate benefits

Free office drinks

Monthly company lunch

Regular after-work activities

Formación

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience building production-grade applications.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and modern ECMAScript.
• Strong expertise in MongoDB and RESTful API design.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and collaborative code reviews.

Responsabilidades

• Design and maintain scalable web frontends using Next.js.
• Implement secure web applications for satellite operators.
• Collaborate with scientists to translate complex requirements.
• Ensure code quality and automated testing.

Conocimientos

React.js

Node.js

TypeScript

MongoDB

RESTful API design

JavaScript fundamentals

Git-based workflows

Debugging complex issues

Good English

Educación

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Next.js

Descripción del empleo

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 theentire lifecycle of satellite operators.

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

You work on the systems thatenable 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 it’s 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 Next.js and Node.js-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 React.js, Node.js, 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 Next.js 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 remote from Spain
• Early ownership, influence 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