Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

Competitive Salary Great career opportunities Corporate Benefits PackageInternational environmentPossible hybrid work

 

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

You will be involved in the management and support of technical integration activities carried out by third-party services in the frame of Destination Earth (DestinE) initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work on various aspects of System Engineering, including service design, and with a focus on Identity and Access Management and Multi-tenant architecture concepts.

The Difference You Will Make

You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping managing spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward.

Why Join Serco?

Work in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts.

Access continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector.

Be part of a company that values work-life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission-critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Main Responsibilities

As Software Engineer you will be responsible for:

Managing and coordinating integration activities for Third Party Services, ensuring smooth and effective integration into our platform with the focus on the Identity and Access Management Service (Keycloak) and the Accounting componentActing as a primary point of contact for external companies during the integration process, addressing their queries and providing necessary supportFacilitating engagement meetings with new partners and stakeholders to foster strong collaborative relationshipsSupporting the integration of new services into our platform, acting as a technical facilitator between external companies and internal development teamsSupporting corrective and evolutive maintenance activities related to Authentication and Authorization topics, assisting the follow-up of technical teams, performing troubleshooting, and solving problems handling technical analysis                   Successful Candidate

Your skills:

A Degree in Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Technical Sciences or equivalent is required2/3 years of working experience in relevant aspectsKnowledge of Authentication and Authorization standard protocol (OAuth, Open ID Connect, SAML)Knowledge of Identity and Access Management conceptsKnowledge of Linux/Unix Operating System environment, and scriptingKnowledge of code versioning and CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, GitLab, etc..)English Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate), written and spoken

Desirable:

Experience in Keycloak usage, configuration and customizationExperience in Keycloak Authorization Services (User Managed Access)Working experience with Programming languages (e.g. Python, etc.)Working experience in containerized applications (e.g. Docker)Knowledge of containers orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)Working experience with Cloud infrastructure and pipeline deploymentCapability of reading/contributing to technical documentation (e.g., Procedures, Technical Notes, Interface Control Document, System Design Document)Knowledge of Earth Observation satellite data product formatsKnowledge of Destination Earth (DestinE) programmeCritical thinking and self-organization skills About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe.

Women in Aerospace
We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector.

For more information : Women in Aerospace Europe / Supporting women in STEM 

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

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