Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Gilching (Germany), Darmstadt (Germany)

Overview

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week

About LSE Space
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space? If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact with LSE Space!

We are currently seeking to employ a motivated and experienced Backend Engineer to strengthen our team of software and system engineers.

What you´ll do

Implement backend applications, focusing on designing and developing robust systems.
Develop endpoints or services for efficient data retrieval and communication.
Ensure modular, maintainable code through adherence to best practices for modular architecture and microservices.
Implement measures to secure and monitor service-to-service communication.
Incorporate best practices for secure software development throughout the development lifecycle.
Assist in deploying solutions to diverse cloud environments and managing automated deployment pipelines.
Collaborate on containerization, CI/CD configuration, and integration within enterprise environments.
Optimize database schemas and queries for efficient storage and retrieval of data.
Troubleshoot and optimize systems for performance, reliability, and security.
Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and feedback.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, create technical documentation, and ensure project milestones are met.

What we are looking for

Extensive hands-on backend development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and OSGi methodology (Apache Karaf), and Kafka.
Practical experience designing or consuming GraphQL APIs.
Experience with SecDevOps principles or strong security-focused development practices.
Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Nexus).
Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns and microservices architecture.
Proficient in Linux environments with the ability to script in Bash or Python.
Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common programming patterns.
Ability to approach technical challenges methodically and seek guidance when needed.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

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About us

What we offer:

Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:

Customer Passion - Collaboration - Care - Curiosity - Courage

In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.

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Your journey with LSE Space starts here! If you need assistance or have any queries about the roles advertised or the application process, please reach out to our HR team at recruiting@lsespace.com.