For more than half a century, Serco has walked alongside the pioneers of space. Serco has supported over 50 ESA missions where our teams have helped launch satellites, guide spacecraft across the void and turn data into discoveries that reshape our world. With thousands of specialists contributing across the entire space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to operations and surveillance, we’ve become a trusted force in national and European space strategies. And now, the next chapter could include you.
We are looking for a highly motivated Configuration Management and DevOps Engineer to join a cross-mission team supporting ESA scientific missions in the domains of Astronomy, Heliophysics and Planetary Science.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, automation and continuous improvement of software configuration management, release management and deployment processes across multiple ESA mission environments. The role combines traditional Configuration Management responsibilities with modern DevOps practices,



contributing to the harmonisation of engineering processes, tools and workflows across several operational and development projects.
The engineer will work closely with software development teams, system engineers, operations engineers, Product Assurance representatives, and the Configuration Management Coordinator to ensure the stability, traceability, quality, and reliability of software delivery processes throughout the full project lifecycle.
A key objective of the position is to foster harmonised engineering practices across missions, identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation, and contribute to the evolution of common workflows and standards applicable to both operational missions and projects currently under development.
Main Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain software configuration management activities across multiple ESA mission projects.
Administer software repositories and con

📌 Configuration Management and DevOps Engineer (Villanueva de la Cañada)
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