Job Introduction
Serco France has established itself as a reliable service provider in the French market, offering a broad range of engineering, technical, and management services across multiple industries. With a strategic presence in key locations, Serco France plays a critical role in supporting space, defense, and transportation sectors, providing expertise in systems integration, operational support, and mission-critical services. Leveraging its global experience and local knowledge, Serco France ensures seamless project execution and operational excellence, making it a trusted partner for both governmental and commercial clients. This solid foundation enables Serco France to foster innovation and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and value across the industries it serves.
From Code to Control: Build the Future of Monitoring with Us
Are you a curious and passionate aspiring developer looking to make a real impact? Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and help shape a powerful web-based application designed to operate and monitor the Copernicus ecosystem — one of the most advanced Earth observation systems in the world.
Main Responsibilities
As part of our development team, you’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of a modern web application — from design and development to deployment and monitoring. This application acts as a toolbox for managing complex workflows and visualizing data in real time.
Your responsibilities will include:
Backend Development:
Build services in Python to interface with key components like RabbitMQ (for workload distribution) and OpenSearch (as a database).
Frontend Integration:
Embed backend services into a React-based application within Grafana to enable interactive data visualization and real-time system communication.
Monitoring & Observability:
Implement OpenTelemetry standards for performance tracking, distributed tracing, and metrics collection to improve system reliability and debugging.
Architecture & Design:
Contribute to the design of scalable, maintainable software architecture aligned with our mission.
Participate in team activities such as demos, design reviews, and system planning.
Best Practices & Documentation:
Apply industry best practices to write clean, high-performance code.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Work in a containerized environment to ensure consistency and scalability.
User Experience Focus:
Prioritise smooth and intuitive user experiences through thoughtful design and coding.
Successful Candidate
● Pursuing a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
● Experience with at least one of the following languages: JavaScript, Python and another object-oriented language
● Experience in at least one library (React, FastAPI ) is a plus.
● Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
● Basic knowledge of networking and cloud infrastructure
● A good understanding of Git is mandatory
● Good analytical skills and adaptability,
● Good communication skill
● Languages: fluency in English is mandatory (written). Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
● Personal skills: ability to work in an international and multicultural environment; ability to work independently; a team player; respect of corporate values; high commitment.
On Offer:
- Up to 2 days smart-working allowed
- Full set of training available
- Brand-new coworking area with all facilities (free coffee, kitchen, restaurant, shower)
- Travel allowance 50% public transport upon proof of receipt
- European environment
About the Company
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.
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.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
Important
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