Software Support and Monitoring Engineer

About Solenix and our qualities Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies. Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions. Why should you apply? Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere. You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and varied team events. Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches. About the Role We are looking for a Software Support Engineer for our client, EUMETSAT (full-time). This is a support and maintenance role, not a software development position. You will join a service team supporting the Monitoring & Control Applications and Tools Competence Area, maintaining elements of the Mission Performance Monitoring and Reporting system that track the health of EUMETSAT's missions. Your tasks will include: • Anomaly investigation, troubleshooting and reporting • Server configuration, scripts, web pages and package maintenance • Tracking third-party application releases and implementing small changes directly • Integration, verification and test plan execution for new releases • Maintaining engineering/AIV infrastructure (packages, configuration, installation) • Building and maintaining RPM packages (SU/DU) across DEV, VAL, PROD • End-user support, including training materials • Support for programme and MME test campaigns • On-call during satellite launch periods Required Skills and Experience: • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent professional experience • Fluency in English • Capability to work in a team • 3+ years of experience in a software-related field • Comfortable working in a cross-functional team (developers, managers and operators) • Experience with Linux servers (RHEL is a bonus) • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining legacy systems Comfortable working with: o SonarQube o Git and SVN o Bash scripting o Java o SQL o CI/CD (e.g. GitLab) o Web servers (Tomcat/Apache) o Containerization and clustering (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker) o Remote connection tools (ssh, VNC) RPM packaging (rpmbuild, spec files) Desirable Skills and Experience: Practical knowledge of the following will be a distinct advantage: • Mission Performance Monitoring • Maven/Gradle, npm • Message queues (in particular Apache ActiveMQ) • Distributed data processing • Configuration Management (e.g. Dimensions) Work Location Darmstadt, Germany The position requires 2-3 days on-site presence at the EUMETSAT office in Darmstadt. Start Date January 2027 If you don't meet every requirement but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.