Systems Developer

Space Forge is a fast growing advanced materials company. Our goal is to exploit the extreme temperature, microgravity and ultra-high vacuum conditions available in low earth orbit (LEO) to manufacture materials that cannot readily be grown terrestrially. Returning these materials to earth, we aim to revolutionise the semiconductor market and to make space work for humanity. To achieve this we have developed a range of technologies including the world’s first returnable and reusable satellite platform, the ForgeStar®.

We are looking for a Systems Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving our software solutions across various technologies and platforms, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

What will you do?

• Developing solutions to serve a diverse range of internal needs
• Collaborating with project teams to design and implement effective systems
• Conducting testing and validation to ensure solutions meet performance requirements

Key responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining new internal products to support operations
• Documenting design, architecture, and code functionality to promote knowledge sharing and clarity
• Regularly updating software components and participating in code reviews to ensure high-quality output

Essential -

• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (including TypeScript, Java, Python and C#)
• Experience building front-end (using frameworks like Vue, React, etc)
• Experience in using CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Good understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience in using collaboration tools like Jira
• Experience with software development methodologies and tools for version control (e.g., Git).

Desirable -

• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker)
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Prior experience in the high tech industries

Soft skills:

• Able to communicate with teams working both in and out of the office;
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and external stakeholders;
• Resilient and adaptable to technical and non-technical roadblocks, as many are expected

Why Space Forge?

Salary range: £32,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on knowledge, experience and skills

We believe in a future where our most polluting industries are moved off the planet, built for sustainability, and returned back to Earth for the benefit of all. Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs. 

At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us. 

• Flexitime hours - 40 to be worked across Monday-Sunday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role - This role will be a hybrid set up, with 1 day minimum on-site a week.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme at 4% matched
• Charity or cause you’re passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact
• Super cool office and factory - the coffee is on us (and it’s certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)
• Pizza pay day - okay, it’s not always pizza, but if you’re at the office on pay day, lunch is on us
• You’re the master of your own destiny. We offer every person at Space Forge a £1500 annual learning budget  so you can choose the training or experiences to help you grow
• Your mental health is important! You’ll have access to Spill - an all-in-one mental health support platform offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team

• Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team
• Maternity / Paternity benefits beyond statutory

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.

If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Space Forge, please do let us know when you apply.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: This role involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be able to be security cleared to a UK SC level.