Junior Backend Engineer (DataCosmos)

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Data Division

Our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real‑world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos — our geospatial data platform — and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on. Their work helps organisations turn data into action and create positive change on Earth.

We’re looking for a Junior Backend Engineer to join our DataCosmos team, helping build and maintain the software and services that deliver satellite data to our customers. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working with cloud‑native technologies, learning from experienced engineers, and contributing to real systems that power the OpenConstellation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their engineering journey who’s eager to develop strong software fundamentals and apply them in the fast‑moving world of space technology.

What will you be doing?

• Support the development of new backend features and services for the DataCosmos platform.
• Help maintain and improve existing systems, fixing bugs and enhancing performance.
• Learn and apply best practices in Go and / or Python, testing, and cloud‑native development.
• Participate in code reviews, CI / CD workflows, and agile ceremonies alongside experienced engineers.
• Collaborate across teams to understand customer needs and ensure your work delivers measurable impact.
• Contribute to a reliable, scalable, and efficient platform that keeps our satellite data flowing.

What You’ll bring

This role you can be based in any of our locations : UK | Spain | Portugal | Greece | Argentina

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

When applying, please submit your CV in English

Why Open Cosmos?

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