Job Description

(Senior) Software EngineerRole description summaryThe (Senior) Software Engineer will develop operational software components and solutions within the Software Centre of Expertise.Primary responsibilities / Key result areas

• Specify, design, develop, test and maintain operational software for the automated remote control of the SES Ground Gateway systems
• Develop and execute automated BDD (Behavior-driven development) testing
• Develop high-quality, comprehensive software designs and architectures for server-side and client-side components, having the full lifecycle of the systems in mind
• Support the transition of the new products into operations ensuring the proper tools and training are in place including life cycle support
• Automate the development lifecycle by employing Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD)

Competencies

• Solid foundation in computer science and a wide range of experience in many aspects of software development (design patterns, application development, network authentication, security systems, microservice architecture, layout technologies, browser testing and debugging, web development)
• System view (xe2x80x9cfull-stackxe2x80x9d) and general understanding of ground gateway systems and operations, or motivation to develop an understanding of the interactions between all the disciplines involved in this area (Antenna, Antenna control systems, RF components, modems etc.)
• Ability to work within an Agile/Scrum ecosystem
• Willingness and proactivity to learn constantly, keep knowledge up to date with latest technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduated in Computer Science or Software Engineering (Bachelorxe2x80x99s or Masterxe2x80x99s Degree level)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in front-end and back-end software technologies
• Proficient expertise working with Git, GitLab and/or Jenkins
• Proficient in networking authentication and security for software systems
• Expertise in programming in at least two of the following languages (our current development is based on Go, if you donxe2x80x99t have relevant specific knowledge on Go SES will offer required on-job training):

• C/C++
• Python
• Java
• Comfortable working with the following technologies and toolchains:

• Linux OS
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL
• Interface layers: Kafka, REST, gRPC, ZMQ
• TCP/IP networks
• Web servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX)
• Virtualized & containerized app deployments
• Understanding of cloud orchestration tools, technologies, and API standards (AWS, Azure, Google, Cloud, Kubernetes)
• Fluency in English.

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