Senior Software Engineer / Software Architect 1

Telespazio UK are seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Architect to join their Ground Software Systems group.

Overview

An exciting opportunity within Telespazio UK to work on the UK Government’s environmental Data Services Platform. Working in a senior capacity with software development and architectural responsibilities you will be developing new web-based apps, as well as maintaining and adding features to existing apps that use a wide variety of technologies. You will also have experience of working in and managing Azure or other cloud services. You will be familiar with cloud security and creating and managing infrastructure resources, including Kubernetes clusters. A good understanding of both spatial and non-spatial data and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines will be necessary. Being able to rapidly learn and work with unfamiliar technologies will be an important part of the role. In addition, you will be responsible for other tasks as necessary, such as deployment, testing, documentation, authoring technical proposals and providing leadership within Agile development teams.

Responsibilities / Experience

• Managing Kubernetes clusters and other resources in Azure, as well as creating new deployments using Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code
• Improving security, performance and efficiency of cloud services
• Developing new apps and maintaining existing apps written in a variety of technologies
• Designing architecture of new apps and features
• Optimizing components for maximum performance
• Working with geospatial datasets, including ETL pipelines, Geoserver and OGC APIs
• Deploying code changes using ArgoCD, Buildkite, Azure DevOps and Github Actions
• Producing clear documentation
• Authoring technical proposals
• Technical management

Skills

• Azure
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Terraform
• CI/CD
• Linux
• Variety of full stack web application technologies (particularly desirable ones include Typescript, Python, React, FastAPI, PostgreSQL)
• Good investigation skills and the ability to quickly learn and work with unfamiliar technologies
• Technical understanding of spatial data, Earth Observation and/or environmental data handling and GIS and their application in real-world environmental monitoring, management and planning
• Ability to interact with different groups of users and stakeholders
• Good level of English
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and multitask across a wide range of activities
• Agile methodologies

Qualities

• Desire to be a team player capable of working with staff at all levels, alongside the ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines whilst managing others
• Self-starter and effective time management

• Flexible and willing to work on a range of activities to meet evolving business needs

What we offer

- Work-life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options

- Annual Leave: Generous allowance with buy/sell flexibility

- Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

- Healthcare: Company-funded private healthcare via BUPA

- Development: Personal development and training opportunities

- Flexible Benefits: Customizable lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options

- Discounts: Everyday savings with retailers, restaurants, and leisure activities

- Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

At Telespazio UK, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK or EU (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.