Junior Software Engineer

In order to support the growth of our activities at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt (Germany), we are looking for a Junior C++ and Python Software Engineer.

The successful candidate will be part of a project team supporting our projects dealing with meteorological and/or Earth observation satellite data processing and archiving systems.

This may include the whole phases of the typical system lifecycle:

• Software analysis and design
• Software development and coding
• Software testing at unit and subsystem level
• System integration and validation
• System operations, maintenance and evolution

Requirements

• general profile
  The ideal applicant is a Software Engineer with a University degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Remote Sensing)
• mandatory skills
  The candidate should have good programming skills in C++. The applicant should also have sound knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX operating systems.
  The working language is English. The ability of working effectively in that language, including the participation in technical meetings and/or boards and the production of high-quality technical documents and reports, is therefore essential
• desirable skills
  • Python
  • some professional working experience as a SW developer would be desirable
  • Design, use and maintenance of SQL based databases management systems
  • Source Code Control Systems (e.g. git)
  • SW build environments and tools (e.g. GCC compilers, make, automake, autoconf, RPM_)_
  • Continuous building and integration systems
  • Knowledge of, or interest to Earth Observation Data Processing Systems

Additional information

The start date is ASAP, possibly within 2024.

Priority will be given to candidates already eligible to work in Germany