Java Software Engineer

Overview

Java Software Engineer – Edinburgh, Hybrid. Ready to make an impact in the space technology sector? Join a pioneering, fast-growing company that’s redefining how space-based systems and services are developed and operated globally. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative software products, working on cutting-edge technology that supports everything from university research to commercial space missions.

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working in Edinburgh
• 36 days’ annual leave
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Health cash plan, life assurance and enhanced sick pay
• Ongoing investment in learning, development and conferences
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your work directly impacts space missions

• Develop, test, and maintain software elements within our ground systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth integration of products within our wider software suite.
• Deliver high-quality, reliable code adhering to industry best practices.
• Investigate and resolve software issues, providing support internally and externally.

• Strong Java experience.
• Background writing, testing, and debugging high-quality code.
• Software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and documentation.
• Curious, creative, and eager to learn new languages, frameworks, and approaches.

Trailblazer in the space tech industry, empowering our global customers, from start-ups to established agencies, to develop and operate space systems faster, more reliably, and more cost-effectively. Teams are at the heart of innovation, and they champion employee ownership and collaboration across all levels.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.