System Architect Engineer

With a strong presence in Europe, Serco collaborates extensively with the European Space Agency (ESA), providing comprehensive services from earth observation data management to spacecraft control and flight dynamics. In collaboration with ESRIN, Serco has made significant contributions to various space missions. Our technical and scientific support has been pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ESA's operations. By joining Serco's team at ESRIN, you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in space exploration and data management, contributing to ground breaking projects that shape the future of space technology.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic System Architect Engineer to join our Italian Office in Rome. Join a ground-breaking European project at the forefront of satellite technology and climate research.

Main Responsibilities:

As System Architect Engineer, you will be responsible for:

1. Architectural Vision & Strategy: Define and drive the overarching architectural vision, setting the technology roadmap for a core platform.
2. Scalable & Secure Design: Engineer highly scalable, secure, and high-performance platform solutions.
3. Technology Leadership: Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of emerging technologies and frameworks.
4. Business & Technology Alignment: Ensure architectural decisions align with strategic business objectives, balancing innovation with operational efficiency.
5. Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and security risks.
6. Innovation & Best Practices: Champion modern engineering practices, driving continuous innovation and industry-leading methodologies.

Your skills:

1. Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience: Background in architecting and implementing complex platforms.
3. Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
4. Architectural Frameworks & Methods: Proficiency in industry-standard architectural methodologies such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).
5. Technical Mastery: Strong experience with microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
6. Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to influence stakeholders, mentor teams, and drive technology transformation.
7. Track Record: Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives.

Other skills:

1. Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.
2. Understanding of Big Data and analytics platforms.
3. Knowledge of event-driven architectures and API management.
4. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.