Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

Hybrid in Portugal·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Open Cosmos

38 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Portugal for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in our chosen location.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong backend engineering experience with Go, Python, or similar languages

  • Experience with APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and scalable architectures

  • Good understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL and data modelling principles

  • Familiarity with cloud environments, containerisation, and DevOps practices

  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills

  • A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced scaling environment

  • Passion for technology and a genuine motivation to contribute to making space accessible and impactful

The role

What you'll do

  • Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs

  • Developing clean, reliable code in Go and/or Python

  • Improving platform performance, scalability, observability, and reliability

  • Working with cloud-native technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

  • Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and infrastructure improvements

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for real-world space missions

  • Supporting production systems and driving continuous improvement across the platform

description

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world's biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on...

Working in our Data Division

At Open Cosmos, our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos (our geospatial data platform) and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on.

We are now looking for a Backend Engineer to join the DataCosmos team at Open Cosmos. You'll play a key role in building and scaling the platform that powers the delivery of satellite data to customers around the world.

What You'll bring

This role can be based in any of our Locations globally.

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

  • Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.

  • A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.

  • A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.

About Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos is a space technology company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and space missions. The company provides end-to-end solutions for space missions, from satellite design and manufacturing to launch and operations, serving clients in the Earth observation and communications sectors. They are known for their 'smallsat' missions and their focus on making space more accessible and affordable.

Open Cosmos has a growing presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and a team of engineers and scientists working on various space projects. The company's work culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive destination for international professionals. They offer a range of roles from engineering to operations, and their Spain-based positions are part of a global effort to advance space technology.

Industry
Space Tech
Founded
2015
Employees
100–250
Headquarters
Harwell, UK
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