With a strong presence in Europe, Serco collaborates extensively with the European Space Agency (ESA), providing comprehensive services from earth observation data management to spacecraft control and flight dynamics. In collaboration with ESRIN, Serco has made significant contributions to various space missions. Our technical and scientific support has been pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ESA's operations. By joining Serco's team at ESRIN, you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in space exploration and data management, contributing to ground breaking projects that shape the future of space technology.
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineer to join our Italian Office in Rome. Join a ground-breaking European project at the forefront of satellite technology and climate research.
As a Software Engineer You Will Be Responsible For
- Develop new features for dashboards and web applications, including improvements in data visualization and user interface. Enhance user experience for effective data visualization. Design graphical solutions to intuitively and effectively expose data via web interfaces.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance applications for monitoring and reporting the performance of Earth Observation Ground Segment Services. Aggregate data from various sources and prepare it for customized and automated reporting.
- Setup and maintain plugins for API data collection (OData, STAC) from external interfaces. Plugins’ development for data visualization and reporting and data aggregation.
- Maintain and evolve the system and databases for long-term data storage, monitoring service parameters, real-time reporting, and alerting.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate monitoring and reporting systems with different service components.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of configurations and operational changes within the monitored systems.
Your Skills
- Data Visualization. Good familiarity with web technologies, e.g. Flask, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, to contribute to the frontend components of dashboards and web tools.
- Proficiency in Python for backend development, including data processing, API integration, and system automation.
- Experience working with Docker for containerizing applications and services, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
- Good knowledge in Linux Operating Systems (e.g. RedHat) and Linux shell scripting.
- Ability to develop and maintain scripts for system configuration and data ingestion pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow across the systems.
- Data Visualization. Good familiarity with web technologies, e.g. Flask, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, to contribute to the frontend components of dashboards and web tools.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Experience of database design and management for both real-time and long-term data storage, including familiarity with SQL (e.g. PSQL, MariaDB) or NoSQL databases.
- Experience in developing and maintaining monitoring and reporting systems for large-scale, complex service architectures, particularly those dealing with large data flows.
- English level B2 (Upper-Intermediate), written and spoken.
Other Skills/knowledge And Experience
- Knowledge of Earth Observation satellite data product formats and Copernicus Program.
- Knowledge of EO ground segment data flows (acquisition, production, dissemination, and archival of EO satellite data).
- Experience with Elasticsearch and OpenSearch is appreciated.
- Experience with JIRA and github.
- Knowledge of OData, STAC and JIRA APIs.
- Knowledge of Keycloak for Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an asset.
- Experience in using and configuring distributed message broker system for processes queue management (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Experience in analysing and reporting performance metrics, identifying trends, and deriving actionable insights from system data.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and identify root causes of performance issues.
- Experience with IT service management practices, such as ITIL, and familiarity with Agile methodologies for project execution and continuous improvement.
- Experience with cloud infrastructures.
- Understanding of Kubernetes.
Relocation :
Rome's central location in Italy offers excellent transportation links within the city and across the country. The city is well-connected by a network of highways and railways, with Ciampino Airport or Fiumicino, providing convenient access to international destinations.
Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome and join Serco Italia S.p.A
On Offer
- Competitive Salary.
- Great career opportunities in the Space industry
- Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
- Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
- Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
About Serco
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 likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA. We offer space capabilities 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. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.
