Java Platform Developer

**Who we are and what we do**

To support the growth of our Luxembourg office, we are looking for a DevOps.

**Who you'll work with**

We are developing a new set of unique SSA analytical tools that will exploit our data to help space operators do their missions more safely and efficiently. Your team will work closely with the _Space Intelligence and Information_ (SI2) team based in Montreal who is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for monitoring the space environment using multiple sources for observations and geospatial data.

**What you will do**

We are counting on you to:

- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions, using Terraform, to automate the provisioning and configuration of AWS infrastructure resources. Enable the teams to use these solutions to avoid becoming a bottleneck in the organization.
- Configure, deploy, and manage AWS services and resources, including EC2 instances, VPCs, IAM policies, S3 buckets, Lambda functions, and other relevant services. Enable the teams to deploy these solutions to avoid becoming a bottleneck in the organization.
- Drive the development of platform components and services to enhance the space situational awareness software and data platform, leveraging technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and related tools.
- Optimize the platform's performance, scalability, and resilience through load testing, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization techniques.
- Collaborate with the security team to implement and enforce security best practices for the platform, including access control, data protection, and compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Implement automation and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Participate in troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve platform-related issues, working closely with development, operations, and support teams to ensure prompt resolution and minimize downtime.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability. Participate in quality assurance activities to identify and address software defects.

**What you bring to the table**
- In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and hands-on experience configuring and managing various services like EC2 instances, VPCs, IAM, S3, Lambda functions, and more.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar. Knowledge of automation tools for deployment and configuration management is crucial.
- Strong experience with version control systems, preferably Git, for managing codebase changes and collaboration.
- Experience with technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and related tools to develop and manage platform components and services.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Proficiency in Java.
- Understanding of security best practices, identity and access management, data protection, and compliance standards related to cloud services.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts and experience deploying, scaling, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters. Familiarity with Docker for containerization is essential.
- Self-starter attitude and the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong communication and problem solving skills with an eagerness to take on new challenges.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment, requiring the juggling multiple tasks.

**What you can expect**
- Contribute to a company whose mission is to protect our planet and Space.
- You will work with a highly collaborative team of world-class experts in different domains. This will provide you with better awareness of challenges in Space and on Earth and their impact on our environment.
- A stimulating challenge and a high-visibility project.
- A competitive salary.
- Flexible working hours.
- An office located within walking distance of the historic city center and the main railway station.

**How to apply?**

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