Senior Clojure Developer (New Space) (m/f/d)

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 79,662 - 125,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Company smartphone

Company laptop

EV charging at HQ

Training opportunities

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Benefit card allowance

EV leasing subsidy

Job summary

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH is seeking an experienced backend developer to build high-performance services using Clojure on the JVM. You will design and implement mission-critical systems for satellite ground segment applications and APIs handling large-scale data processing.

Join our New Space team to develop internal tools, monitor operations, and integrate external systems into Mission Control. English communication is essential, and there is a strong focus on space technology and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficient in Clojure or strong experience with JVM languages.
• Experience building distributed systems and data-intensive applications.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong English communication; interest in space technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Clojure and the JVM ecosystem.
• Design software for mission-critical satellite ground segment applications handling large-scale data processing.
• Build internal tools for monitoring, automation and operations.
• Integrate external systems and services into our Mission Control platform.
• Collaborate with software engineers and satellite operations specialists to evolve our ground segment architecture.

Skills

Backend development

Clojure

JVM

Distributed systems

APIs

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Git

CI/CD workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who We Are

MBS operates satellites, ground stations, and secure communications networks to ensure that armed forces, government agencies, and businesses remain reliably connected anytime and anywhere.

As an owner-managed, mid-sized company specializing in satellite communications and space technology, we employ around 300 people across our locations in Germany, France, and Poland. With our own ground infrastructure, including the largest teleport in Germany, we have been developing and operating highly reliable satellite and data network communication solutions for government and industrial customers for over 45 years.

Working at MBS means making a direct contribution to Europe's security infrastructure, with real responsibility from day one.

Love functional programming? So do we. Join our New Space team and build mission-critical software for satellite constellations. You'll develop high-performance backend systems, process massive amounts of data and help power the next generation of Mission Control and satellite operations.

Your Mission

• Develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Clojure and the JVM ecosystem
• Design software for mission-critical satellite ground segment applications handling large-scale data processing
• Build internal tools for monitoring, automation and operations
• Integrate external systems and services into our Mission Control platform
• Collaborate with software engineers and satellite operations specialists to evolve our ground segment architecture

What You'll Bring to the Mission

• Several years (5+) of professional experience in backend software development
• Professional experience with Clojure or strong experience with JVM languages and a genuine interest in Clojure
• Experience building distributed systems, APIs or data-intensive applications
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) on premise is a plus
• Strong communication skills in English and an interest in space technology

Why MBS

• Freedom, trust and ownership in your area of responsibility, with international collaboration and short decision-making paths
• Flexible working hours through flexitime
• Modern work equipment including a company smartphone and laptop
• Free EV charging facilities at our headquarters in Usingen
• Support for your professional development through tailored training opportunities
• Permanent employment, 30 days of annual leave and employer contributions to a company pension scheme
• Additional financial benefits including a monthly benefit card allowance and subsidized EV leasing