Software Engineer - Java

As part of a wider programme, you will be involved in the design, development, and testing of a brand-new product. You'll work closely with fellow developers, architects, and stakeholders to build robust, scalable solutions using modern Java and microservices technologies. Automated testing is a key pillar of the project, so experience in this area is highly valued.

• Develop high-quality code within an Agile (Scrum) environment

• Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and test new product features

• Participate in sprint planning, including task estimation

• Contribute across all stages of the software development life-cycle

• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and act with integrity at all times

• Strong experience with Java (8+)

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework, including development with Hibernate

• Experience building RESTful APIs over HTTPS

• Hands-on experience with microservice architectures

• Understanding of distributed systems

• Knowledge and practical use of software design patterns

• Experience working in Agile development processes

• Familiarity with CI/CD delivery techniques

• Source code management using Git

• Use of issue tracking tools such as Jira

• UML / SysML modelling using Enterprise Architect or similar tools

• Experience with automated testing (highly beneficial)

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team

• Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

• Confident and professional communicator, able to engage with internal and external stakeholders

• Work on cutting-edge satellite systems and complex technical challenges

• Be part of a collaborative, experienced Scrum team

• Opportunity to influence design decisions and technical direction

• Strong focus on quality, automation, and modern engineering practices