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. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.

We are seeking an Oracle/APEX Developer to work on our Customers Site (ESA-ESTEC) in the Netherlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to get into one of the most sought-after space agencies in the world. 

As Oracle/APEX Developer you will concentrate your activities on the following:

• Implementation of software requirements under the current architectural design in agreement with the best software engineering practices and ESA.
• Maintenance of software implementations, changes, upgrades and migrations in the related source code management tool.
• Maintenance of the current development, testing and production environment in relation with the developed software.
• Orchestrate and perform unit testing and user acceptance sessions prior to any release related to the developed software.
• Support user community on their day-to-day operations related to the developed software.
• Liaise with the team members and external teams for interfaces and implementations related to the developed software.
• Organize and/or attend team or external meetings, related with the implementation, evolution and support of the developed software.
• Support product owners in producing software requirements.

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Interest in low code platforms, preferably Oracle APEX, with professional experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with SQL, preferably PL/SQL.
• Strong experience in full-stack Web development (UI technologies like JavaScript, CSS, jQuery to backend/database level).
• Experience designing and implementing interfaces between systems (e.g., REST Web Services).
• Experience with Oracle database systems, including installation, upgrades and performance tuning.
• Experience with all stages of software development lifecycle, including User Accepance Testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages and eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Familiarity with DevOps processes, version control systems (especially Git/GitLab) and setting up application environments.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to support users via phone and email.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word).
• Experience with business intelligence and data tools like Power BI and Azure Data Factory (nice to have).
• Experience with data warehousing projects and Azure technologies such as Spark and Storage (nice to have).
• Candidates must be EU nationals.

On offer

• Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
• Casual dress code 
• Bike Scheme

Relocation:

• The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
• Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.