Senior Full-Stack Engineer — Space Mission Systems (Hybrid)

Holt Executive; Wytham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for space missions. You will design and maintain scalable systems, collaborate in Agile teams, and lead the implementation of features. Ideal candidates have over 5 years’ experience in high-reliability environments and proficiency in modern programming languages. The role offers a hybrid work model with excellent benefits including relocation support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing mission-critical software in the space or similar high-reliability industries.
• Proven full-stack development background.
• Extensive experience building front-end applications with frameworks such as React.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using modern programming languages.
• Lead and contribute to Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (Java, Python, or C++)

Full-stack development

Front-end frameworks (React)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools (GitLab CI or GitHub Actions)

SQL databases

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for space missions. You will design and maintain scalable systems, collaborate in Agile teams, and lead the implementation of features. Ideal candidates have over 5 years’ experience in high-reliability environments and proficiency in modern programming languages. The role offers a hybrid work model with excellent benefits including relocation support.