Software Engineer – Earth Observation Missions

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer to enhance a critical application that monitors the end‑to‑end operational workflow of the Ground Segment for Earth observation satellite missions. The role is based in Rome and contributes directly to the daily operations that support planetary health monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document high‑quality code for mission‑critical software.
• Maintain the build, testing, and documentation infrastructure.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members.
• Communicate technical solutions effectively to customers and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience, preferably in requirements‑driven projects.
• Strong proficiency in Python and solid understanding of relational databases.
• Fluent English; Italian is a plus.
• Willingness to work on‑site 2–3 days per week (hybrid work model).

Required skills

• Python
• Django (optional)
• Angular (optional)
• Grafana (optional)
• PostgreSQL or similar relational database
• Git version control
• CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins
• Docker containerization
• Hardware virtualization (VMs)