Software Developer

Software Developer - NextGeneration Satellite Systems

SC Clearance Required

Standard 37 hours per week (working 4.5 days between the hours of 7am - 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion) Hybrid (3 days onsite) is acceptable

JAVA Experience Essential

A global leader in aeronautics, space, and advanced technology is seeking a skilled Software Developer to join a highperforming Scrum team working on the management systems for a new satellite. The organisation brings together thousands of passionate innovators dedicated to making the world more connected, safer, and smarter. Its culture of diversity, teamwork, and technical excellence drives extraordinary achievements across air, land, and space.

Role Overview

The Software Developer will join a 7member Scrum team within a wider programme delivering a nextgeneration satellite management system. The role spans the full software development lifecycle, requiring strong experience in UMLbased design, Java development, microservices, and automated testing. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an agile environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highquality, maintainable code within an agile Scrum environment
• Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and test new product features
• Contribute to architectural discussions and UMLdriven design activities
• Provide accurate task estimates and support effective sprint planning
• Apply best practices in microservices, automation, and CI/CD
• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain a strong awareness of compliance risks and act with integrity at all times

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Java (version 8+)
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate
• Experience developing RESTful services over HTTPS
• Handson experience with microservice architectures and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of software design patterns
• Familiarity with Agile development processes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with Git for source control
• Experience using issuetracking tools such as Jira
• UML/SysML modelling experience (Enterprise Architect or similar)
• Strong selfmotivation and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement
• Confident communication with stakeholders at all levels

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan