Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, who have been providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 40 years?

For our customer, the European Space Agency (ESA), we are seeking an experienced Oracle / APEX Developer to work at ESA’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Job description

You will be a key member of Terma’s Software Development and Support Service team integrated into the customer responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting bespoke business process applications for ESTEC’s Technical and Quality Management Directorate (D/TEC).

Responsibilities

As Oracle / APEX Developer reporting to the Service Manager and senior team members you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting bespoke business process applications based on Oracle technologies. In your daily work you will interface with ESA administrators and managers to define requirements, test and then deploy solutions, and provide user support in the operations phase.

The key tasks to be performed are:

• Maintain and enhance existing Oracle applications.
• Collaborate with the team to address business needs and deliver high-quality solutions
• Engage in the development of new projects using .NET Core, PostgreSQL, and Python
• Demonstrate flexibility in pivoting to different projects and technologies as required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.

This is a full-time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The foreseen start of work is September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What’s our company like?

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and the UK.

How to succeed in this position?

The successful candidate shall have:

• A university degree (minimum Bachelor) in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. Relevant professional IT certifications are desirable.
• At least 4 years relevant professional working experience, ideally in an international working environment.
• Experience with Oracle technologies including Oracle APEX
• You will demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and database performance optimization, with extensive experience supporting and developing Oracle-based solutions in enterprise environments.
• You will be an experienced and adaptable developer with a strong background in Oracle database technologies.
• Capability to handle ad-hoc and cross-functional projects.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with .NET Core, PostgreSQL, and Python is advantageous.
• Prior knowledge and experience with ESA and/or space industry would be an asset.

Soft skills:

• Service orientation and ability to liaise with (administrative/management) end-users, other IT teams, security officers etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Any unanswered questions?

Feel free to contact Mrs. Raluca Moise #LI-RN, TA Manager on 49 6151 86005-0 or ta.space@terma.com in case of any further questions regarding this position.

We look forward to receiving your application with CV and a Cover Letter explaining your motivation for applying, why you believe you are a good candidate, and potential availability. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com.

Application deadline: ASAP

Applications will be processed continuously.

Please note:

• Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
• In line with ESA Security Requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them.

The Denmark based high-tech Terma Group develops products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Terma A/S is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S.