Package Description
What we offer if you join our amazing team:
- Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
- Casual dress code
Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco has provided essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Serco's expertise in spacecraft management, ground systems and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a Microsoft Software Engineer to join our team in the Netherlands.
We are looking for someone skilled with Microsoft tools such as Power User, Power Pivot and Power Query to provide maintenance support and assist the ESA Cyber Internal Audit team in conducting Cybersecurity for the Galileo Program.
Main Responsibilities
As Microsoft Software Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Upgrade and maintain the current ESA GNSS CAATS (computer-assisted Audit techniques) a set of MS excel based applications using Macros and MS Virtual Basic
- Develop a new set of tools to improve the current ESA GNSS CAATS.
- Support for the maintenance of the ESA GNSS CIA Evidence Database, currently based on Microsoft Excel.
- Integrate the inputs provided by the industry into the ESA GNSS CAATS and develop the associated tools to perform this integration. Note that some of these inputs are classified.
- Develop and maintain a database with all the data inputs as the main repository of the Auditor knowledge base.
- Develop the tools to validate and verify the data provided by ESA.
- Develop the tools to maintain records of software Audit activities (evaluation logs, status reports) provided by ESA.
- Support to the ESA GNSS CIA team for the development of specific software and scripts during the execution of the Audits.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Minimum a Bachelor´s degree or equivalent, preferably in the field of software engineering.
- Expertise, at least, 2 years in software development
- Experience in conducting projects reviews (document and SW development processes).
- Knowledge on Generalised Audit software (GAS) or Business Intelligence tools.
- Knowledge about add-ins, plugins and apps for Microsoft Office as Power User, Power Pivot, Power Query, ParallelDots, Office Tab, Tableau or other similar tools to increase the productivity of the Microsoft Office products.
- Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
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.
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
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