About this job

Serco has made significant contributions at ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco has provided essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Serco’s expertise in spacecraft management, ground systems and data processing has earned them recognition, including ‘Best in Domain’ awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector.

On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a Microsoft Software Engineer to join our team in the Netherlands.

We are looking for someone skilled with Microsoft tools such as Power User, Power Pivot and Power Query to provide maintenance support and assist the ESA Cyber Internal Audit team in conducting Cybersecurity for the Galileo Program.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and maintain the current ESA GNSS CAATS (computer-assisted Audit techniques).
• Develop a new set of tools to improve the current ESA GNSS CAATS.
• Support for the maintenance of the ESA GNSS CIA Evidence Database, currently based on Microsoft Excel.
• Integrate the inputs provided by the industry into the ESA GNSS CAATS and develop the associated tools to perform this integration. Note that some of these inputs are classified.
• Develop and maintain a database with all the data inputs as the main repository of the Auditor knowledge base.
• Develop the tools to validate and verify the data provided by ESA.
• Develop the tools to maintain records of software Audit activities (evaluation logs, status reports) provided by ESA.
• Support to the ESA GNSS CIA team for the development of specific software and scripts during the execution of the Audits.

Profile

• Minimum a Bachelor´s degree or equivalent, preferably in the field of software engineering.
• Expertise, at least, 2 years in software development
• Experience in conducting project reviews (document and SW development processes).
• Knowledge about add-ins, plugins, and apps for Microsoft Office as Power User, Power Pivot, Power Query, ParallelDots, Office Tab, Tableau, or other similar tools to increase the productivity of Microsoft Office products.
• Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree of organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

On offer

• Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
• Casual dress code

Relocation:

The Netherlands’ central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe’s busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.

Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.

DE&I

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.