Telespazio - Software Engineer

Telespazio; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th‑month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Meal vouchers €9

Learning & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Telespazio, in the Leonardo Space Division, seeks a Software Engineer for Rome with 3–5 years of hands-on software development experience. You will design, develop and test modern software solutions for Ground Segment systems, with microservices, cloud-native architectures, and multi-device technologies.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team following Agile/SCRUM, contributing to DevSecOps pipelines and technical documentation, in a hybrid setup with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in software development and microservices-based applications.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles.
• Experience with microservices application design and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in Java and Python; frontend: Angular/TypeScript/JavaScript; backend: Spring Boot, API Gateway, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and CaaS concepts; container orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Knowledge of Linux, Linux scripting and security coding standards (OWASP/CWE/SANS).
• Experience with AI agents ecosystems (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI) and integrating AI components in microservices; guardrails and async workflows.
• Strong English communication and collaborative, agile/SCRUM teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and unit test software solutions and end-to-end applications in public and hybrid cloud environments.
• Design and adopt automated DevSecOps pipelines.
• Prepare and maintain technical project documentation (Requirements, Operations concepts, Engineering Plans, Manuals).
• Support project reviews and technical meetings as required.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

Flask

Liferay

Spring Boot

API Gateway

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Linux scripting

OWASP CWE/SANS

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

CrewAI

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or Information Engineering

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Kubernetes

OpenShift

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Elastic

Git

GitLab

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

CrewAI

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio – Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.500 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting‑edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

For our headquarters in Rome, we are looking for a Software Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in designing, developing and testing software solutions, services and front‑end applications for Ground Segment systems. The ideal candidate has a strong full‑stack orientation, with experience in cloud‑native application development and in designing and developing enterprise applications based on microservices architectures and multi‑device, multi‑platform technologies. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to projects managed according to Agile/SCRUM methodologies.

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and unit test software solutions and end‑to‑end applications using modern technologies in public and hybrid cloud environments
• Design and adopt automated DevSecOps pipelines
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of technical project documentation, including Requirements Documents, Operations Concept Documents, Operations Engineering Plans, User Manuals and Administration Manuals
• Support project reviews and technical meetings when required

Competencies:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or Information Engineering
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in software development and microservices‑based applications
• Strong knowledge of software design principles
• Proven experience in microservices application design
• Knowledge of programming languages: Java, Python
• Knowledge of front‑end technologies: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, Flask, Liferay
• Knowledge of back‑end technologies: Spring Boot, API Gateway, Message Queue (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and CaaS concepts
• Knowledge of container orchestration frameworks, such as Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Knowledge of Linux and Linux scripting
• Knowledge of security coding standards, including OWASP and CWE/SANS
• Experience with the AI agent development ecosystem, such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel and CrewAI, and ability to integrate generative AI components within microservices architectures, including guardrails, output validation and error management in asynchronous workflows
• Knowledge of quality standards and applicable provisions
• High‑level written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies

Further Skills:

• Knowledge of relational database (PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Knowledge of not relational database and analytics (MongoDB, Elastic)
• Knowledge about configuration management domain (GIT, GITLAB, etc)
• Knowledge of software security mechanisms (encryption, signature)
• Experience in Multiple technology stacks application development
• Experience writing for Applications automation in CloudExperience with at least one Commercial Public Cloud (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc)
• Basic understanding of networking: TCP/IP, IP addresses, HTTP, DNS

What We Offer:

• Our applicable collective labor agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: Employee
• Contract type: Permanent‑term
• 13th‑month salary payment
• Performance bonus linked to Business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Meal vouchers worth €9, usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills

The Company reserves the right to assess the job grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the recruitment process and in line with the seniority level of the selected candidate and the position itself, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

How Does the Recruitment Process Work?

Following the collection of applications, we review and identify the candidates whose profiles best match the required qualifications and skills. Selected candidates will participate in an initial interview with the Human Resources team, focused on getting to know the candidate, as well as assessing motivation and personal competencies. This is followed by a more in-depth technical interview conducted together with the relevant Business team. At the end of the selection process, candidates receive feedback regardless of the outcome, whether positive or negative.

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Why Telespazio:

At Telespazio, the well‑being, safety and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Seniority: Expert Primary Location: IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Contract Type: Permanent

Total Base Pay Range: 42.000€ - 46.000€

Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.

The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know‑how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!