Your mission
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Your mission is to develop and maintain intuitive, high-performance web applications and APIs that provide seamless access to OKAPI:Orbits' end-to-end solutions across Mission Design, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Traffic Management (STM), Flight Dynamics (FD), and Space Traffic Coordination (STC), supporting the entire lifecycle of satellite operators
within an initially fixed-term contract until the end of 2026, with a high likelihood of a subsequent extension of up to two additional years, and a planned start date of April 1, 2026. This position is employed through OKAPI:Orbits liitty Spanish legal entity .
You design and implement elegant user interfaces and robust service integrations that connect complex space-data pipelines with an accessible, reliable user experience.
You work on the systems that enable satellite operators and space agencies to visualize, plan, and manage their missions efficiently in an increasingly dynamic orbital environment.
Research shows that women are less likely than men to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. Please know that if it's your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, eisen we actively continue to strengthen this diversity, as research consistently shows that heterogeneous teams achieve higher performance and drive innovation.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain
scalable web frontends using Next.js
and
Node.js-based APIs
Implement and optimize
user-friendly, high-performance, and secure web applications
for satellite operators and space agencies
Design and maintain
interfaces between frontend, API, and microservices, including authentication, authorization, and data flow management
Collaborate closely with
scientists and engineers
to translate complex domain requirements into userорот-centric software solutions
Take ownership of
frontend architecture, performance, usability, and maintainability
Plan and document
implementation steps, from technical design to production deployment
Ensure
code quality, automated testing, and adherence to
security and development standards
Contribute to the improvement of
CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation
to support reliable and continuous delivery
Analyze and resolve
complex issues
across frontend, API, and data layers with a focus on reliability and user experience
Work in
small, interdisciplinary teams, bringing your full-stack expertise into cross‐functional projects
Your profile
Must-haves
Degree in
Computer Science ,
Software Engineering, or a related field, or formal
IT specialist training
Several years of hands‐on experience
building production‐grade applications with
React.js ,
Node. xohynlm js, and
TypeScript
Realm understanding of
JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, and modern ECMAScript features
Strong
MongoDB expertise : schema design, data modeling, indexing, aggregation, and performance optimization in high‐load systems
Experience with
RESTful API design
and integration, including authentication, authorization, and versioning
Familiarity with
Git‐based workflows, pull requests, and collaborative code reviews
Proven ability to
debug complex issues
across frontend, backend, and data layers
Focus on
clean, maintainable code, testing, and long‐term software reliability
Proactive communication and
team‐oriented mindset, comfortable working in distributed setups
Good English, written and spoken
Nice-to-haves
Experience with
Next.js 15+, including
React Server Components ,
SSR, or
ISR
for performance‐_has frontends
Experience with
Docker
and
Kubernetes
for local development, deployment, and scaling of services
Familiarity with
microservice architectures
Experience with
Python
or
Java, particularly for backend or data‐processing pipelines
Knowledge of
CI/CD tools
(GitLab CI) and
frontend testing frameworks
(Cypress, Vitest, Jest)
Experience with
monitoring and observability
(DataDog, Sentry, OpenTelemetry)
Exposure to
3D visualisation frameworks
such as
CesiumJS
or WebGL libraries
Interest or experience in the
space or aerospace domain
Experience in
mentoring
or
technical leadership
within agile teams
Why us?
Flat hierarchy ,
small teams, flexible hours
Onboarding in
Braunschweig, afterwards
remote from Spain
Early ownership,
influence technical direction
Training budget
for continuous development
German classes via Lingoda
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