Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.
We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies.
Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions.
Why should you apply?
Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere.
You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and varied team events.
Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches.
You can look forward to benefits like: hybrid-work concepts, training opportunities, unique community spirit, company events, social clubs, retirement, and health insurance plans.
Job Description
Are you a skilled software engineer eager to gain experience and knowledge in data centre operations and meteorological data management? As a Data Centre Operations Engineer at EUMETSAT, you'll be at the forefront of EUMETSAT's mission to provide reliable satellite data and products to the global user community.
Apply your skills and knowledge in software engineering to:
Support Routine Operations: Implement and maintain scripts and tools for monitoring data ingestion and access services, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
Resolve Anomalies: Investigate and troubleshoot issues, providing first-line support and collaborating with second-line support to resolve complex anomalies.
Maintain Documentation: Update and manage service documentation, including operational procedures and knowledge base entries.
Develop Utilities: Create and enhance scripts and utilities (in shell, Perl, Python) to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Testing and Validation: Conduct integration, verification, and validation testing of service releases to ensure reliability and performance.
Enhance Services: Contribute to the evolution of Data Centre services by supporting new user requirements, developing proofs of concept, and integrating new data formats and metadata standards.
User Support: Assist the user community by resolving enquiries and providing technical guidance on data access and services.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of technologies and programming languages, and to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, contributing to cutting-edge services and projects.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Fluency in English
University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
Proficiency in UNIX/Linux OS, C/C++, Java, Shell, Perl, Python, relational databases, and SQL
Excellent team working skills and ability to work autonomously
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to perform under high workload
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Applying the software development lifecycle for systems development: specifying and validating requirements, writing test plans, and using test automation tools like QF-Test or Selenium.
Proficiency in source code control systems (Gitlab), CI/CD tools (Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins), and REST APIs.
Familiarity with software development IDEs (Eclipse), XML/XSD/XLT, and associated tools.
Knowledge of Earth Observation (EO) data formats (netCDF, HDF, Geo-Tiff) and metadata standards (Climate and Forecast Conventions).
Experience with documentation management systems, EO data processing and visualization tools (IDV, McIDAS-V, IDL, THREDDS),
Experience with cloud technologies (Dask, Docker Swarm, Docker containers, Kubernetes).
Understanding of OGC standards, GIS, and basic statistics generation and analytical tools.
Work Location: Darmstadt, Germany
We follow a hybrid scheme, which means you are expected to work two days per week in the office in Darmstadt (or more if you like), and on the remaining days you can work from home.
Application Deadline: 30 November 2024
Start of Work: Q4 2024 is foreseen
Grow with us and become part of our Solenix family. We look forward to welcoming you. Take the chance and apply now!
Important Notes
Before applying to this position, please read the page How to Apply.
Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-mentioned work location.
Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.
Job Application
Please send your applications electronically to career@solenix.ch before the application deadline 30 November 2024.