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 System Architect, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

The successful candidate will lead the design and evolution of our complex, distributed systems. In this role, you will define the architectural vision and ensure that our systems are scalable, reliable, and high-performing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, playing a key role in shaping the long-term technical direction of the organization.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Main Responsibilities Design and evolve system architecture for distributed, scalable, and high-performance platformsLead architectural reviews and provide technical direction to development teams throughout the project lifecycleDocument architectural decisions and system designs clearly and effectively for both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDefine architectural standards and guidelines that align with business goals and European frameworks such as the European Data SpacesEnsure interoperability, data sovereignty, and secure data exchange across systems and organizational boundariesCollaborate with engineering, product, and data teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutionsEvaluate and select technologies, tools, and platforms that support long-term architectural goalsStay current with industry trends and regulatory developments, particularly in the context of European digital and data strategiesSupport integration with external systems and platforms, ensuring compliance with interoperability and data-sharing standards Successful Candidate

Your skills:

8+ years in software engineering or systems design, with at least 3 years in an architecture or lead engineering roleProven experience designing distributed, scalable, and secure systems—ideally in cloud-native or hybrid environmentsExperience with cloud platforms, containerization and microservices architecturesStrong ability to describe, document, and explain architectural decisions clearly and conciselyExperience in creating technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design specifications for diverse audiencesKnowledge of  European data frameworks such as Common European Data Spaces, GAIA-X, IDSA (International Data Spaces Association) standards is an asset

Collaboration & Leadership

Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, product, and complianceAbility to communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesTrack record of mentoring engineers and guiding teams through architectural transitions or modernization efforts

Certifications

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldCertifications such as TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks
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

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