Full Stack Engineer (Space Data)

Your Mission

Join us in shaping the future of secure and innovative technologies across space and cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer (Space Data) to join our Software Development team in Diegem, Belgium.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development and enhancement of end-to-end software solutions supporting operational systems for satellite and scientific data processing. Working across backend services, APIs, databases and user interfaces, you will help deliver scalable, reliable and maintainable applications using modern cloud and container-based technologies.

Tasks and Activities

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the architecture, design, development and evolution of full-stack software systems supporting current and future space missions.
• Design, develop and test robust, scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Analyse user and system requirements, supporting software architecture, data modelling and interface design activities.
• Develop and enhance Java-based backend services, REST APIs and service-oriented applications.
• Create responsive, user-focused interfaces using React and modern web technologies.
• Design and maintain relational database solutions and data-access components.
• Integrate frontend, backend and database technologies into seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based and containerised applications for the processing and distribution of space-related data.
• Support software quality through automated testing, code reviews and continuous integration practices.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and drive performance, reliability and maintainability improvements.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, including requirements, design and test specifications.
• Take ownership of software components while collaborating closely with software, system and customer teams in an international environment.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience developing full-stack software solutions.
• Strong expertise in Java, backend development, REST APIs and web services.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented design principles.
• Proven ability to develop modern, responsive user interfaces using React, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Good understanding of modern client-server technologies, including WebSockets, GraphQL, async HTTP and SSE.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database technologies and data-driven application development.
• Hands-on experience integrating frontend, backend and database components into end-to-end solutions.
• Familiarity with modern authentication mechanisms including OAuth, OpenID Connect and JWT.
• Working knowledge of Git, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus and CI/CD environments.
• Comfortable working within Linux-based development and deployment environments.
• Understanding of automated testing, integration testing and software quality practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration practices.
• Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within international teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Why Make the Move?

• Make an impact where it matters. Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes.
• Work alongside some of Europe’s brightest minds. Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results.
• Grow beyond a single project. Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines.
• Invest in your future. Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
• Join a company that puts people first. Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.