IT Applications Analyst

Introduction

Serco is a trusted leader in Space Services, with a proud history spanning over 55 years and a track record of supporting more than 50 space missions for world-renowned agencies like ESA and NASA. Our expertise covers the entire space lifecycle—from satellite testing and launch services to spacecraft operations, space surveillance, and data management—making us a key partner in advancing national strategies and driving innovation in the New Space era.

We are looking for an IT Applications Analyst to support developing and evolving intelligent orchestration solutions supporting data processing systems. The ideal candidate combines software engineering skills with experience in backend development, workflow orchestration, system integration to build intelligent automation solutions, enjoys building software that replaces repetitive manual work, integrates heterogeneous systems. Previous experience in the space sector is not required.

Skills and attributes:

• Develop workflow orchestration services to improve automation, system monitoring and operational efficiency.
• Build intelligent agents capable of automating operational activities, infrastructure management and support processes.
• Develop orchestration services coordinating processing workflows and distributed systems.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI services into operational platforms.
• Develop REST APIs and backend services supporting automation platforms.
• Develop Python applications for infrastructure automation, workflow orchestration and system integration.
• Collaborate with Operations Engineers to identify automation opportunities and eliminate manual procedures.

Knowledge and experience:

• Software development experience in Python.
• Experience designing and developing backend services and REST APIs.
• Experience with AI Agents.
• Experience developing automation platforms and workflow orchestration systems.
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of Git and modern software development workflows.

Other skills:

• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience developing distributed systems.
• Familiarity with MLOps concepts.
• Experience in DevOps environments.

What We Offer

• National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Commercio)
• Hybrid working model
• Permanent employment contract
• Annual Salary from 25000 euro to 30000 euro gross
• 13th and 14th monthly salary payments
• Meal, snacks, and free coffee when on-site at Serco Rome Office
• Health insurance coverage, also extended to family members
• Life Insurance
• Company-sponsored training programs
• Shuttle service to the Rome office
• Discounted membership at Fit Express Roma sports center
• Discounts at retail stores within the Domus shopping center (restaurants, hairdressers, beauty services, etc.)

The Company reserves the right to evaluate the appropriate job level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process, in line with the candidate’s seniority, the role requirements and consistency with internal pay equity parameters for comparable positions, and in compliance with principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity as set out by applicable law.