Applications Developer

Job Introduction

Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

We are looking for a dynamic Applications Developer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site in the Netherlands. Step into a remarkable role that grants you access to one of the globe's highly coveted space agencies.

Role Responsibility

As an Applications Developer  you will concentrate your activities on the following:

• Implementation of software requirements under the current architectural design in agreement with the best software engineering practices and ESA.
• Maintenance of software implementations, changes, upgrades and migrations in the related source code management tool.
• Maintenance of the current development, testing and production environment in relation with the developed software.
• Orchestrate and perform unit testing and user acceptance sessions prior to any release related to the developed software.
• Support user community on their day-to-day operations related to the developed software.
• Liaise with the team members and external teams for interfaces and implementations related to the developed software.
• Organize and/or attend team or external meetings, related with the implementation, evolution and support of the developed software.
• Support product owners in producing software requirements.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• Vocational Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Interest in low-code platforms, preferably Oracle APEX.
• Knowledge of SQL, preferably PL/SQL.
• Experience in development through all aspects of a Web application (UI frontend technologies - Javascript, CSS, jQuery) down to the database level.
• Experience designing and implementing interfaces between applications / systems (REST Web Services, not limited to).
• Good knowledge of more than 1 programming language, eager to learn and adapt / switch.
• Good knowledge of Power BI and Azure Data Factory.
• Good knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git in combination with Gitlab.
• Experience with DevOps processes and frameworks
• Ability to support users directly either through phone calls or e-mails.
• Capable of clear and accurate written and verbal communications.

Mandatory experience:

• 3 years professional experience with SQL.
• Professional experience low-code platforms.
• Professional experience with Power BI.
• Professional experience with version control systems.
• Professional experience with user-support.

Nice to have:

• Experience in database and query tuning / performance.
• Experience setting up own application platform environment (installation and configuration of Database, Web Server..).
• Identify opportunities to maintain and optimize database performance (maybe nice to have).
• Experience with Microsoft Office platform (Excel, Word)
• Experience with all stages of software development, including pre-delivery Q&A (designing / participation in User Acceptance Tests) and deployment.
• Experience with lifecycle of Oracle database systems and related technologies (perform installation in new environments, upgrade existing ones).
• Professional experience with Azure (Data Factory, Spark, Storage).
• Professional experience with data warehousing projects.

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Company events

• Access to training 

• Access to the sport and social recreational facilities at ESTEC Escape Recreation Centre

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).

In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).

At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

Data Protection:

For more information on how the personal data in your application is process, please see the link Data Protection policy here. 

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