Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Software Developer is part of the ECLIPSE Product Development team and is involved in all phases of the Development Process. Overall, as a Software Developer, you play a crucial role in overseeing the development of software projects and contributing to the overall growth and success of the organisation. The responsibilities also extend to analysis/assessments of operational problems, investigation of new technology and tools, supporting other developers, and contributing to the overall direction of the ECLIPSE suite of products - the essential software to work effectively in the space sector.
Main Responsibilities:
As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for:
Providing technical expertise and helping to drive innovation within the team
Design, development, and testing of the ECLIPSE web-based application
Full stack: involvement in all architecture layers (Web development, Java programming, Databases)
Participate in the ECLIPSE Sprint Demo, planning, and stand-up meetings
Perform peer code and design reviews
Produce technical documentation
Strong analytical and object-oriented design capabilities
Proactively striving to extend his/her own skills and capabilities in line with the agreed career goals
Effective English written and oral communication skills
Able to work as part of a team and foster good team cooperation
Successful Candidate:
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in software development
Experience in Web Application Development with JEE and Web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, JSP, Servlet
Experience with web development Frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, Struts, and Lucene
Experience with front-end frameworks such as jQuery and Angular
Experience with Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Experience with Git, SVN, or other version control systems
Strong analytical and object-oriented design capabilities
Effective English written and oral communication skills
Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects on time and within budget
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes
Nice to Have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Java (or others) certifications are an advantage
Experience with Document-Oriented databases (MongoDB) is an advantage