Start Date: September 2026
Location: Gilching or Darmstadt, Germany
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Submission Deadline: 2026-08-31
About SSC Space
Welcome to SSC Space - 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 Fullstack Software Engineer ! We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
Security:
In line with security requirements for this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
- extensive experience with Java (21), Spring/Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and GraphQL services.
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experienced in building SPAs with Angular (or similar), ideally with Apollo Angular for GraphQL
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Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, including service buses, API-based integration, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures.
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Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Git, GitLab, Nexus).
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Good understanding of microservices, cloud-native design, and enterprise integrations.
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Experience with SecDevOps principles or strong security-focused development practices.
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Familiarity with Linux, scripting (Bash/Python), and DevOps practices.
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Experience with PostgreSQL and ideally Redis or TimescaleDB.
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Basic experience with Prometheus (metrics) and Grafana (dashboards).
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End-to-End Test Automation using a testing framework tool (e.g. Playwright) to ensure validation of critical user journeys and regression coverage.
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Space domain knowledge on existing Ground Segment solutions used for Spacecraft Monitoring and Control.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
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Ability to approach technical challenges methodically and seek guidance when needed.
Front-end Development
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of Angular-based user interfaces using TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
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Integrate frontend applications with backend services and GraphQL APIs using Apollo Angular.
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Implement user interface designs and workflows based on product and UX requirements.
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Maintain frontend code quality through testing, code reviews, and adherence to established standards.
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Support troubleshooting and enhancement of existing frontend applications.
Back-End Development and Integration
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Implement microservices in Java 21 using Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka.
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Design, implement REST and GraphQL APIs to handle complex data querying needs.
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Develop and optimize data models, access patterns, and database queries to ensure application performance, scalability, and maintainability.
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Containerize and deploy microservices in Kubernetes with tools like Helm for packaging and version control.
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Maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitLab, Nexus), deploying to Kubernetes in private, hybrid, or public cloud environments.
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Develop robust data flows with Postgres, Redis, and Timescale DB, optimizing for performance and security.
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Integrate single sign-on (SSO) and user management using Keycloak.
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Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using Prometheus, Grafana, logging, and observability tooling to ensure service health and reliability.
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Troubleshoot and optimize for performance, reliability, and security.
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Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and feedback.
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Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, create technical documentation, and ensure project milestones are met.
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Collaborate using Atlassian, Confluence, JIRA, GitHub/Gitlab, and Microsoft Teams for issue tracking, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
What we offer:
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Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
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Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
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Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
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Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
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Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
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Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.
Our Values:
SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.
With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.
We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com
Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English. 