Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Full Stack Developer

Description

Welcome to SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more. SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications.

We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space? If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Software Engineer in our Connect Software team.

We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

• Work with the team on the design and development of scheduling services.
• Support our colleagues with antenna control, orbital launch services and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain high quality code for new and existing software applications used to enable SSC’s services.
• Further improve our processes for automated SW testing and deployment through the exploration of emerging technologies.
• Enhance system observability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Promote and refine agile methodologies, principles and values within the teams.
• Support our customers' missions.

WHO YOU ARE
You are someone who cares about your systems, your users and your colleagues. You have a creative yet structured mindset, and you’re motivated by solving complex problems and finding efficient solutions. You’re comfortable taking initiatives, working both independently and collaboratively, and you enjoy transforming ideas into robust and scalable solutions.

• B.S. Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering, or similar experience
• Proficiency in C++ for backend development
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Experience of API development using RESTful (JSON/XML)
• Experience with Go and Python
• Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and management
• Experience with software development best practices including Scrum, Dev Ops and CI/CD Methodologies
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools
• Cloud experience with technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
• Experience from the space industry

Additional information:
Ability to travel is a plus. This role may include work outside standard hours due to mission‑critical operations, including participation in an on‑call rotation (up to one week per month).

WE OFFER YOU

• This is a full‑time position with a flexible work arrangement of 3 days per week in our Spring House, PA office and 2 days per week working from home.
• An opportunity to be part of the exciting space industry and help Earth benefit from Space.
• An excellent opportunity for personal development and challenging endeavors.
• The opportunity to participate in international development projects with highly engaged teams.
• A workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑and‑long term disability, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  Accident and critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) option

LOCATION

This position is based in the suburbs of office Philadelphia, PA. Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133‑acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails – designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

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