2165 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Full Stack Developer (Space/Ground Segment)
ÂŁ50,000 - 70,000
Hays
Sturt Wood, Oxford
ÂŁ50,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- Must possess an EU or Five Eyes passport (UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia).
- Experience in Full Stack development with Java, Python, or C++ paired with JavaScript/TypeScript, ideally React.
- Proven experience working on Mission-Critical Systems within the space sector or adjacent fields (e.g., defence, aviation, telecommunications, or automotive).
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline.
- At least five years of Full Stack development experience, focusing on back-end development with Java, Python, or C++ and front-end development with JavaScript, particularly with the React framework.
- Essential experience involves developing mission-critical applications within space, defence, aviation, telecoms, or automotive sectors, preferably focusing on ground segment software systems.
- Additional expertise in container orchestration, CI/CD tools, SQL databases, and Git workflows. Familiarity with AWS or Azure is desirable, as well as knowledge of security best practices in software development.
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Responsibilities
- Develop mission-critical software for ground systems supporting advanced space missions, with a focus on greenfield projects.
- Design and create scalable backend services using modern programming languages.
- Develop dynamic and responsive user interfaces with contemporary frameworks.
- Architect and optimise databases for performance and reliability.
- Work with containerised applications utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and developers to identify promising ideas and guide their technical evolution.
- Participate in cross-functional design, implementation, testing, and deployment of software toolkits, gaining full lifecycle exposure.
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Description
We are a leading Space Technology provider seeking two experienced Senior Full Stack Developers to join our expanding team in our rural Oxfordshire office, with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of two days in the office. Our company is at the forefront of innovation, with a proven track record in successful missions and partnerships with major space agencies and commercial operators globally. Join us at this exciting stage of our growth, established less than five years ago, and enjoy significant investment and progression opportunities within our Development teams. We offer a technology-focused work environment, alongside benefits such as private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support if needed. You’ll start with 25 days of holiday, rising to 28, and experience flexible working hours, including the option to work a compressed week.
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