Software Engineer

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects, and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S[&]T. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team in Rome. We are seeking a Software Engineer with a passion for developing cutting-edge software. In this role, you will contribute to improving our software application that monitors the end-to-end operational workflow within the Ground Segment of satellite missions. This application is critical to the daily operations of various Earth observation missions, ensuring efficient ground-segment production. By joining our team, you will play a key role in advancing technologies that help monitor and protect the health of our planet. Responsibilities * Collaborate with the team to design, develop, test, and document high-quality code. * Establish and maintain the software build, testing, and documentation infrastructure for mission-critical projects. * Provide constructive feedback through code reviews, supporting and mentoring team members when necessary. * Effectively communicate solutions, including technical aspects, to customers and stakeholders. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in software development. * At least 5 years of practical experience in software development, preferably in requirements-driven projects. * Strong proficiency in Python; additional familiarity with technologies such as Django, Angular and Grafana is considered a plus. * Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or similar. * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins). * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and hardware virtualization (VMs). * Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. * Fluent English; knowledge of Italian is preferred. * Availability to work on-site at least 2-3 day per week (remote work is possible on the remaining days). Bonus Skills * Experience with aerospace engineering standards (e.g., ECSS) is preferred. * Experience with C++, Java, or C# is preferred. * A good command of the Italian language is an asset. Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl. Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your personal information to Science [&] Technology. Science [&] Technology will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.