Junior Software Engineer

Job Introduction

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. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.

On behalf of our team in Italy we are looking for Junior Software Engineer, who will work on a full time, permanent contract with a hybrid working style from Frascati, Italy.  By becoming a member of our team, you will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the European Space Agency in the field of Earth Observation, while being employed by Shamrock Space.

Role Responsibility

As Junior System Engineer you will be responsible for:

Configuration

• System Management and Configuration Control of complex computing systems.
• Definition of SW test plans for testing processors and support to the testing, evaluation and acceptance of S/W deliverables.
• Security hardening as per ESA security guidelines.

Operations

• Operating and maintaining data processing and archiving systems including all H/W, S/W and network components.
• Data transformation and ingestion into processing systems for testing and validation purposes or for visualisation.
• Installation and evaluation of SW on cloud computing infrastructures; processing in cloud environments and preparation of dedicated processed datasets in specific formats (e.g., projections, gridded).
• Maintenance and evolution of the ESA online systems.

Adaptation

• Support the transfer and adapt the integration and the workflows of specific EO data handling applications and workflows to CDSE (Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem and/or to application hosting environments listed in the NoR (Network of Resources) portfolio.
• Migration of ESA online systems to the Application Propagation Environment (APEx) concept.

Successful Candidate

Mandatory:

• University degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar industrial or research environment.
• Experience with installation, configuration & maintenance of Image processing systems and GIS tools (e.g. IDL/ENVI, Matlab, ERDAS, PCI, Arcinfo)
• Knowledge of C, C++ or Java under Windows, UNIX/LINUX, and MAC OS
• Knowledge of web-based geo-data I/O, analysis and processing services such as WMS, WPS, WCS and WFS as well as OPeNDAP servers.
• Knowledge of docker/kubernetes.
• Experience in software testing and product verification.
• Extensive knowledge of PYTHON and Jupyter Notebooks, Julia.
• Experience in software testing and product verification.

The following skills would be highly desirable:

• Knowledge of EO data products, formats, and analysis tools and data access interfaces, e.g. CDSE
• Experience in working in an International environment.
• Experience with collaborative tools, e.g. Github, Jira.
• ICT Management.
• Security expertise for web applications and servers.

Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

• Competitive Salary 
• Great career opportunities in the Space industry
• Corporate Benefits Package
• International environment
• Possible hybrid work

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.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

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

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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:

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